Social and Affordable Housing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Questions (336)

Michael Ring

Question:

336. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department have yet responded to the local authority regarding the tendering process for construction of social housing units (detail supplied); if this has not been done, when same will be done; when same will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22129/16]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The advancement through design, planning and construction of the social housing project referred to by the Deputy is a matter, in the first instance, for the County Council.

I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department issued post- tender budget approval to the Council in respect of this project on 12 July 2016, and its advancement on site is now a matter for the Council.