Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
450. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if provision has been made in the National Development Plan for the full cost of making homes in counties Donegal and Mayo safe under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; and if he will ensure that these costs are covered in the review of the National Development Plan. [31685/21]
View answerThe review of the National Development Plan is still ongoing and provides an opportunity to reassess capital investment plans, particularly in light of the new Programme for Government, the ongoing impacts and recovery from Covid-19 and other emerging issues such as the defective concrete blocks grant scheme.
The first phase of the NDP review commenced in October 2020, which included the public consultation, Review to Renew, as well as further evidence gathering by way of sectoral submissions for Departments and a series of technical papers. The results of Phase 1 were published on April 4th 2021, on my Department's website.
The defective concrete blocks scheme falls under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Prioritisation and funding allocations within the Vote for Housing, Local Government and Heritage are a matter for that Minister once the Departmental allocation has been agreed in Phase 2.
The objective of Phase 2 of the NDP will be to set out revised sectoral capital allocations for the upcoming 10-year period, including non-Exchequer investment, as well as providing a renewed focus on delivery of efficient and cost-effective public infrastructure. The overall sectoral funding commitments will not be finalised until Phase 2 has been completed.
