Voluntary Housing Sector Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 January 2013

Thursday, 24 January 2013

Questions (149)

Ciaran Lynch

Question:

149. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made towards the development of homeless units at a location (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3516/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

In July 2012, my Department approved a number of voluntary housing projects to commence construction over the 2013 – 2014 period, including a proposal by Renewal Sheltered Housing Limited to construct some 30 units of accommodation for homeless persons at Spur Hill, Togher, County Cork.

Cork County Council’s request to progress the project to tender stage is under consideration at present and a decision will be made as soon as possible.