Voluntary Housing Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Questions (251)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

251. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when funds will be made available from his Department in respect of a unit (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51611/13]

Written answers

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

In July, 2012 my Department approved a 3-year construction programme to deliver some 111 houses for special needs accommodation for the voluntary housing sector. This included the construction of 9 units for the Saint Joseph’s Foundation at a cost of €1.4 million.

The tender report for this project, submitted by Limerick County Council, is currently under consideration in my Department and a decision will be made as quickly as possible.