Homeless Accommodation Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (1457, 1458, 1509)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

1457. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update regarding the proposal from Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services re development of 31 homeless units on a 2.5 acre site at Fellowship House, Spur Hill, Togher, County Cork; if he is aware it was granted planning permission by Cork County Council (details supplied) for the development; if he is aware that finances were granted; the date on which it will receive permission from his Department to go to tender; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31515/15]

Ciaran Lynch

Question:

1458. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when approval will be granted to tender for the construction of housing units for homeless persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31563/15]

Michael McGrath

Question:

1509. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he plans to allow an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork to proceed to tender for a housing project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32102/15]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1457, 1458 and 1509 together.

A review of revised proposals and drawings provided to my Department in respect of this building development will be concluded shortly and I expect that a response will be provided to the local authority within the next fortnight.