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Unfinished Housing Developments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Questions (513)

Brendan Smith

Question:

514 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of funding provided to Cavan County Council in respect of improvement works to unfinished housing estates in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36398/12]

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Written answers

Under the Public Safety Initiative for Unfinished Housing Developments my Department has made allocations totalling some €3.17 million to 21 local authorities from the funding allocation made available to address immediate public safety issues. The types of works that have been approved to date include the fencing off of unsecured and hazardous areas, capping of pipes, installation of street lighting and other works to secure sites.

A provision of €2m has been made for 2012 and my Department will be making further allocations as applications are received from local authorities and assessed. To date, a total of €1.726 million has been drawn down by local authorities.

Funding requests from Cavan County Council totalling €224,521.34 have been approved to date, of which €106,201.98 has been drawn down.

Question No. 515 answered with Question No. 487.

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