Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2018
725. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the reason a proposal to build ten social and affordable housing units in Mountcollins, County Limerick, was not approved; if he will review this decision in view of the fact that the village needs investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50813/18]
View answerA proposal by Limerick City & County Council to construct 10 new social homes in Mountcollins, County Limerick was discussed in detail between my Department and the Council, in the context of the guidance for social housing developments set out in the document 'Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities'. The project was not advanced as the scale of housing proposed was greater than the numbers on the waiting list for social housing in the locality.
It is now a matter for the Council to consider how best to meet those social housing needs and I understand that the Council is considering the utilisation of existing properties, including vacant properties, in the area. My Department will continue to support Limerick City & County Council in its work to develop sustainable solutions to social housing need across its area of operation.
