Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Questions (270)

Alan Kelly

Question:

270. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the construction project at Vincent Avenue, St. Mary's Road in Cork city which should result in the creation of 25 housing units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19673/16]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The advancement of the project at Vincent Avenue, St. Mary's Road in Cork City to construct 25 new social housing units through design, planning and construction is a matter in the first instance for Cork City Council and the approved housing body Respond, which is implementing the project.

My Department is awaiting design and cost proposals from the Council and the approved housing body regarding the project.