Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2018
529. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a delay in a housing project (details supplied); if the project will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38512/18]
View answer544. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason a project (details supplied) has been delayed in view of the fact that funding has been approved, a design team is in place and the housing association concerned has a track record of delivering in the area concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38827/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 529 and 544 together.
While this project is being developed by an approved housing body (AHB), its approval is a matter for Limerick City and County Council, in line with the arrangements under the Capital Assistance Scheme. At the request of the Council, my Department issued initial project approval in February 2017 for this project, involving the construction of 10 units of accommodation. This approval was subject to the project being advanced to the satisfaction of the Council.
I understand that the Council is working with the AHB on the design of the scheme and, at this stage, my Department is awaiting more detailed project plans. I am keen to see this and other such projects brought forward with completed designs as soon as possible and, accordingly, all parties should work to agree a design approach at the earliest possible opportunity.
