Written Answers Nos. 293-309
293. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of criminal investigations and prosecutions for illegally starting wildfires since the Government came to office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19450/23]
View answerI strongly condemn the spate of wildlife in recent year and any resulting destruction of nature. These fires can pose significant risks to the environment, property and people.
My Department works closely with the Fire Service, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and An Garda Síochána, as appropriate, to investigate the causes of fires in our National Parks and Reserves and protected sites. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department (NPWS) has deployed increased fire patrols across sites, including aerial monitoring. Where evidence is forthcoming, appropriate enforcement under the Wildlife Acts or other legislation will be pursued. Cross compliance is also undertaken where appropriate with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Detailed data on the numbers of criminal investigations and prosecutions for illegal wildfires taken by organisations other than the NPWS is not collected by, and consequently is not available in, my Department. The information regarding the number of investigations and prosecutions taken by NPWS since I came into office is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
It should be noted however that due to the sheer scale of land involved here, coupled with the remote locations of much of the designated lands and the sporadic occurrence and dynamic nature of such fires it is simply not possible to provide a visible “presence” as a deterrent on the ground. The National Parks and Reserves Network alone cover some 87,000 hectares and approximately 14% of the State is designated as either an Special Area of Conservation or Special Protection Area. This includes many remote and inaccessible areas. Most land in special areas of conservation, special protection areas and natural heritage areas is in private ownership. Equally, trying to identify those who deliberately set fires in open areas without concern for the consequences can be challenging.
The issue here is a question of individuals being more responsible about actions they take and being mindful of the potential damage to life, private property, and public property that can be caused by carelessly setting fires.
It is incumbent on all of us as custodians of nature and the land to work together to find solutions to avoid this happening in the future.
294. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the Government's policy regarding finding a solution to Dublin's future water requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19579/23]
View answerSince 1 January 2014, Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Uisce Éireann takes a strategic, nationwide approach to asset planning and investment, and meeting customer requirements. The prioritisation and progression of individual projects is a matter for determination by Uisce Éireann.
Uisce Éireann is progressing a strategic national project to help meet the long-term future water supply needs of the Greater Dublin Area. The preferred scheme involves an abstraction of water from the lower River Shannon at Parteen Basin in Co. Tipperary, with water treatment nearby at Birdhill. Treated water will then be piped 170km to a termination point reservoir in County Dublin, connecting into the Greater Dublin Area. Uisce Éireann has prepared the Preliminary Business Case (PBC) as prescribed by the Public Spending Code. The PBC will also undergo a rigorous review process including independent external assurance process carried out by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). Government consent to the PBC for the project will fall to be considered following the completion of the CRU external assurance process in late 2023/early 2024.
295. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of households that registered a septic tank in actual numbers and not percentage, in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, in tabular form; the actual number of households that noted they had a septic tank in the 2016 census; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19599/23]
View answerThe Water Services Act 2007, as amended, requires all owners of premises served by an individual domestic waste water treatment system to register their system with the relevant local authority.
Further details are available at the following link: www.protectourwater.ie/default.aspx.
I can confirm that my Department does not compile the requested data.
In relation to the Census 2016 information requested, Census data, including the number of households that recorded having a septic tank, can be accessed on the CSO website, at the following link data.cso.ie/table/EY044
296. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing units delivered via the cost rental equity loan, the affordable housing fund and Project Tosaigh in the constituency of Dublin Bay south in each of the years 2016 to 2022; and the number planned to be delivered in 2023, the breakdown of units per scheme and average price of units by unit size, in tabular form. [18903/23]
View answer319. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing units delivered via the Cost Rental Equity Loan, the Affordable Housing Fund and Project Tosaigh in Sligo for the years, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and planned to be delivered in 2023, with a breakdown of units per scheme; and average price of units by unit size, in tabular form. [19104/23]
View answer320. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing units delivered via the Cost Rental Equity Loan, the Affordable Housing Fund and Project Tosaigh in Leitrim for the years, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and planned to be delivered in 2023, with a breakdown of units per scheme; and average price of units by unit size, in tabular form. [19105/23]
View answer325. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing units delivered via the cost rental equity loan, the affordable housing fund and project Tosaigh in Dublin Bay north for each of the years 2016 to 2022; and the number planned to be delivered in 2023, with a breakdown of units per scheme and average price of units by unit size, in tabular form. [19209/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 296, 319, 320 and 325 together.
Under Housing for All, the Government will deliver 54,000 affordable homes between now and 2030, to be facilitated by local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), the Land Development Agency (LDA) and through a strategic partnership between the State and retail banks.
With 2022 representing the first full year of affordable housing delivery under the schemes introduced in the Affordable Housing Act 2021, local authorities have begun to submit data returns and information on delivery of affordable homes in their area to my Department, in the same manner as is done for social housing. The 2022 process is now complete and statistical data on delivery across all delivery streams has been validated and published on the Department's website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/collection/6060e-overall-social-housing-provision/#affordable-housing-delivery.
Following the publication of Housing for All in September 2021, I asked all local authorities to prepare Housing Delivery Action Plans. Each local authority was asked to assess the level of housing demand with affordability constraint projected for their area based on the Housing Need and Demand Assessment Tool and plan their provision accordingly. A copy of each Council’s Housing Delivery Action Plan is available on their individual websites. Local authorities with the highest levels of affordable housing need were set five-year Affordable Delivery Targets.
2022 represented the commencement of a very ambitious programme of delivery of affordable housing. This momentum will continue with delivery increasing significantly this year. A strong pipeline of affordable housing delivery is in place and under continuous development by local authorities, by Approved Housing Bodies using the Cost Rental Equity Loan and by the Land Development Agency.
In addition, the First Home Scheme, which was launched in July 2022, supports first-time buyers in purchasing new houses and apartments in the private market through the use of an equity share model. The Scheme aims to support in the region of 8,000 households in acquiring new homes in the private market in the years 2022 to 2026 with an overall budget of €400 million. The scheme is available nationwide. Full information on the scheme is available on the First Home Scheme dedicated website, www.firsthomescheme.ie.
Finally, the new Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is also available nationwide and it provides for grants for refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties. I also announced last year, a new Ready to Build serviced sites scheme under the Fund where local authorities will provide sites at a discount to people who want to build their own home. Information on both of these schemes is available directly from local authorities.
297. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the Exchequer funding lines that are available to local authorities to assist them in any facet of delivering current Government policy on housing, with the total funding allocated, in tabular form. [18908/23]
View answer298. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding drawn down by each local authority in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in each separate housing policy fund from his Department, in tabular form. [18909/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 298 together.
Housing for All is the Government’s plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 per year over the next decade. Housing for All is supported by an investment package of over €4 billion per annum, through an overall combination of €12 billion in direct Exchequer funding, €3.5 billion investment through the Land Development Agency and €5 billion in lending through the Housing Finance Agency.
Budget 2023 provided for €4 billion in Exchequer funding to deliver housing programmes this year. This funding will support increased social and affordable housing delivery, along with the implementation of a broad range of programmes providing targeted support to meet housing need.
The 2023 annual budgetary allocations for all capital and current housing programmes, and the associated annual targets to be achieved through the funding provided, are set out in the 2023 Revised Estimates Volume (REV), which can be accessed at the following link:
www.gov.ie/en/collection/e20037-revised-estimates/#2023
The funding provided to local authorities for the delivery of the full range of housing programmes in 2020 and 2021 is set out in the attached tables. The breakdown of the full year 2022 expenditure by local authority level is currently being finalised in my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy when completed. The analysis of 2023 expenditure to date at local authority level will be undertaken thereafter.
299. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the next round of the Community Monuments Fund will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18923/23]
View answerThe Community Monuments Fund for 2023 was launched in November 2022 and I recently announced awards to the value of €8 million for projects in 2023.
Details of the 2023 awards can be accessed on my Department’s website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/81647-community-monuments-fund-funding-allocations-2023/
I hope to launch the Fund for 2024 in November.
300. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if concerns were raised by the EU Commission in respect of Part 9 of the Draft Planning and Development Bill 2022 in any engagement of his Department with the EU Commission, DG ENVI, following the publication in January of the Bill, including on sections 249 and 250, in any meetings held to date and in any associated minutes and related correspondence; if so, the concerns expressed; if he will share the minutes and correspondence in relation to same; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18928/23]
View answer313. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, in any engagement between the Department and the EU Commission or the Directorate-General for Environment, concerns were raised by the Commission in respect of Part 9 of the Draft Planning and Development Bill 2022, including on sections 249 and 250, including in any meetings held to date or in any associated minutes or related correspondence; if so, the nature of those concerns; if copies of related minutes and correspondence will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19043/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 313 together.
My Department has been proactively engaged with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the process of review and consolidation of the Planning and Development Act (2000), the project which has been led by the Office of the Attorney General. The Review is ongoing further to publication of the draft Planning and Development Bill 2022 in January of this year.
This engagement has included two meetings with the European Commission at which my Department updated on progress being made to the Bill. This encompassed but was not limited to the proposed changes outlined in Part 9 of the draft Bill which pertain to Judicial Review. My Department continues to work closely with the Office of the Attorney General to prepare the final Bill for publication and will continue to engage with the European Commission. The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has undertaken a significant pre-legislative scrutiny process on the draft Bill since its publication. I expect to receive their report shortly and will fully consider its recommendations, along with submissions on the Bill received from stakeholders, when preparing the final Bill.
301. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of individuals and families per local authority who are supported via HAP, RAS, leases and long-term rentals, in tabular form. [18934/23]
View answerThe number of active tenancies as at end 2022, under the Housing Assistance Payment, the Rental Accommodation Scheme and the Long Term Leasing Scheme, is set out in the table below.
|
Programme |
Active end Q4. 2022 |
|
Leasing |
10,977* |
|
Housing Assistance Payment |
59,258 |
|
Rental Accommodation Scheme |
16,653 |
|
Repair to Lease Scheme |
286 |
|
Total |
87,174 |
*The Leasing figure is comprised of NARPS, LA long term leasing, LA short term leasing, AHB lease, Enhanced Leasing and Unsold Affordables.
My Department publishes comprehensive programme level statistics on a quarterly basis on social housing delivery activity in all local authorities, including information on HAP, RAS and Leasing. This data is currently available until the end of Quarter 4 2022, and is published on the statistics page of my Department’s website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/collection/6060e-overall-social-housing-provision/.
302. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to immediately review planning guidelines to permit planning permission for log cabins as a means to relieve pressure on housing demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18942/23]
View answerUnder the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended (the Act), there is no specific preclusion to the development of log cabins as a housing type. All development, unless specifically exempted under the Act or associated Regulations, requires planning permission.
Any person may lodge an application for permission to a planning authority in accordance with section 34 of the Act for the construction of a house (which may be a log cabin). It is a matter for the relevant planning authority to consider each application on a case-by-case basis and to decide to whether to grant the permission, subject to or without conditions, or to refuse permission. In making their decision, planning authorities shall have regard to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, the policies of Government, Ministerial Guidelines and any submissions or observations received on the application during the public participation process in accordance with section 34 of the Act.
Where an applicant wishes to question the decision of the planning authority made under section 34 of the Act, they may appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanála under section 37 of the Act within four weeks of the decision of the planning authority. In addition, the appeal decision of the Board may be subject to judicial review within 8 weeks of the decision under sections 50 and 50A of the Act. Under section 30 of the Act, as Minister with responsibility for planning, I am specifically precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or the Board is or may be concerned.
303. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the whole-term staff by job title vacancies currently in the Office of Planning Regulator; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [18945/23]
View answerBased on information provided by the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) to my Department, there are currently two whole-term staff vacancies in the OPR. A detailed breakdown as requested is included in the table below.
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Job title |
To be filled |
|
1x Executive Officer |
Live recruitment campaign |
|
1x Clerical Officer |
Awaiting drawdown from Public Appointment Service (PAS) panel |
It should be noted that arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the relevant bodies. The contact email address for the Office of the Planning Regulator is oireachtas@opr.ie.
304. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a review of the National Planning Framework will take place; what form the NPF review will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18962/23]
View answer305. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether the review of the National Planning Framework needs to be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18963/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 304 and 305 together.
The National Planning Framework (NPF) is the long-term, 20 year strategy for the spatial development of Ireland to promote a better quality of life for all, with sustainable economic growth and an environment of the highest quality as key underlying principles. The NPF, which was published in 2018, replaced the National Spatial Strategy and is the overall spatial planning and development strategy for Ireland.
The NPF has set out to achieve a new region-focused strategy for managing Ireland’s growth, linking it to the National Development Plan, supported by stronger and more environmentally focused planning at local level.
It is important to note that the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) includes in-built mechanisms to allow for regular revision and replacement of the NPF. Such revisions are relevant to reflect changing circumstances that have taken place since the NPF was published.
The Act requires the Government to either revise, replace or state why the Government has decided not to revise, every 6 years after the publication of the NPF. Section 20C (5) specifically states that:
“every 6 years after the date of publication of the National Planning Framework, the Government shall either –
(a) Revise the framework or replace it with a new one, or
(b) Publish a statement explaining why the Government has decided not to revise the framework and include in the statement an indication of a date by which it will be revised or a new National Planning Framework will be published”.
There is also a Programme for Government commitment to the statutory mandate to update the NPF in 2024.
In that context, initial preparatory work for the first revision to the NPF is currently underway. An in-house team has been established within my Department who are tasked with developing a proposed roadmap, determining the scope of the potential revision and examining all of the related governance and operational requirements, should Government make a decision to revise the NPF.
In that regard, it is my intention to submit a Memorandum to Government on this matter in the coming weeks.
306. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the steps his Department has taken or will take to identify the resourcing needs of An Bord Pleanála; the future constitution of an Coimisiún Pleanála; local and regional planning bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18964/23]
View answerAn Bord Pleanála (the Board) is the national independent statutory body with responsibility for the determination of planning appeals and direct applications for strategic infrastructure and other developments under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (the Act), as amended, and certain other Acts.
The Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Act 2022, which was signed into law in December 2022, addressed certain initial matters which required immediate action on foot of the Action Plan for An Bord Pleanála, Phase 1 of the Office of the Planning Regulator Review of An Bord Pleanála, and other matters relating to addressing board vacancies and the Board’s case load in light of its new marine functions, including:
• Providing for a suitable, independent, objective and transparent procedure by which recommendations may be made to the Minister in relation to the recruitment and appointment of ordinary members of the Board through an open competitive process,
• Increasing the limit on the maximum number of members of the Board from 10 to 15, so as to ensure that the increasing caseload can be managed, and the appropriate quorums and suitable allocation of case files can be assured, and
• Expanding the provision to appoint temporary ordinary board members to allow for the appointment of serving or former civil servants, public servants, or employees of the Board for a term of up to a year.
Arrangements are being put in place for the new Board member appointment process, and in the interim temporary board members are being assigned. Since early January I have appointed five temporary ordinary board members to the Board of An Bord Pleanála. On 14 April 2023 I signed orders to appoint a further five temporary appointments to the Board of An Bord Pleanála, all of whom have now taken up their positions.
In addition, a full term Board appointment (five years) has been made following a recent competition managed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) to recruit an ordinary board member with marine and environment experience. These six latest board members will bring the total number of Board members to 15, the maximum now provided for under the legislation and the greatest number of serving Board members ever.
In November 2022, following an updated assessment by the Board of resourcing issues likely to emerge as a result of planning applications for the National Development Plan and other infrastructure projects, the Board's new marine functions, as well as a number of senior positions approved under the Action Plan for An Bord Pleanála, and in accordance with the An Bord Pleanála 2022-2023 Workforce Plan, the Board sought sanction for 34 additional posts. My Department provided sanction for these additional 34 posts in December 2022 and An Bord Pleanála is in the process of filling these positions.
On 27 March 2023, An Bord Pleanála sought approval from my Department for a total of 59 new posts under Phase 2 of the An Bord Pleanála Workforce Plan 2022-2023 and the Maritime Area Planning (MAP) resource plan. My Department approved this Phase 2 plan on 4 April 2023 and awaits the submission of sanction requests from the Board in respect of the individual posts.
The Board have received an exchequer allocation of €26.9 million for 2023, which is an increase of €4.7million on the 2022 allocation.
The draft Planning and Development Bill 2022 outlines the proposed new structure for An Bord Pleanála, which will be renamed as An Coimisiún Pleanála. The draft Bill contains a number of provisions reflecting this new organisational structure and will clearly outline the role of –
• Planning Commissioners – who will be responsible for all decision making regarding consents and applications made to it under the new Bill.
• The Governing Body - which will be responsible for the governance and organisation of the body. There will be a Chief Executive responsible for the strategic management of the organisation.
Finally, with regard to resourcing of planning authorities, under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which he or she is responsible. My Department oversees workforce planning for the local government sector, including the monitoring of overall local government sector employment levels.
307. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that must be taken by a local authority to secure supports for modular housing for use as social housing whereby the council has identified suitable locations; if he will consider reinstating the eviction ban until such a time as measures to mitigate the result of the lifting of the ban have been put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18975/23]
View answerHousing for All, is the Government’s plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 per year over the next decade. This includes the delivery of 90,000 social homes by 2030. Housing for All is supported by an investment package of over €4bn per annum, through an overall combination of €12bn in direct Exchequer funding, €3.5bn in funding through the Land Development Agency and €5bn funding through the Housing Finance Agency.
The Housing for All Action Plan Update, which was published on 2 November 2022, includes a new action to develop a roadmap with targets for increased use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in public housing. MMC encompasses fully factory built modular units In addition to panelised systems, such as those manufactured from light gauge steel frame or timber frame. My Department is now working closely with the local authorities to increase the use of MMC in social and affordable housing.
The Government agreed on 7 March that the ‘Winter Emergency Period’ under the Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Act 2022 would come to an end on 31 March 2023, with deferred tenancy terminations taking effect over a staggered period from 1 April to 18 June 2023 as planned and legislated for under that Act. The Government has considered a number of courses of action in advance of the ending of the ‘Winter Emergency Period’ and agreed that a focus on additional new supply is the best way forward in dealing with the end of the winter eviction ban in a manner which best protects tenants. This includes a significant increase in the number of social housing acquisitions, in addition to other measures for households that are not qualified for social housing supports.
308. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding provisions put in place by his Department to action Part 2 Section 6(2) or the Affordable Housing Act 2021 in relation to arrangement for community-led housing organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18976/23]
View answerPart 2 of the Affordable Housing Act 2021, and its associated Regulations, allows for the provision of affordable homes by local authorities, for sale to eligible buyers under affordable dwelling purchase arrangements.
Section 6(2) of the Act empowers local authorities to enter into arrangements for the provision of affordable homes with Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), community-led housing organisations or housing co-operatives, the Land Development Agency (LDA), and/or public private partnership arrangements.
Therefore, any of these organisations wishing to provide affordable housing for purchase is required to engage directly with the relevant local authority. These homes would then be advertised, allocated, and sold to eligible buyers in accordance with the legislative framework for Local Authority Affordable Purchase and the relevant local authority's scheme of priority for such sales.
2022 represented the first year of a very ambitious programme of delivery of affordable housing. This momentum will continue with delivery stepping up this year. A pipeline of housing delivery is in place and under continuous development by local authorities, AHBs and the LDA. Data on delivery across all affordable housing streams during 2022 is available on my Department’s website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/collection/6060e-overall-social-housing-provision/#affordable-housing-delivery.
309. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the qualifying criteria for the ready-to-build scheme so as to include community-led housing projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18977/23]
View answerPathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock. Many areas of cities, towns and villages of all sizes face the blight of vacant properties, which, if brought back into use, could add real vibrancy and provide new accommodation in those areas. The Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund is a key initiative which underpins these policy objectives set out in Pathway Four of Housing for All.
Last September, I launched the Ready to Build Scheme as part of the Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund. Under this scheme, local authorities will make serviced sites in towns and villages available at a discounted rate to individual purchasers who will self-build their own home and live in it as their principal private residence.
It is intended that the local authority will either supply existing sites in their control or purchase sites and make them available for development by providing services and access to the sites concerned. The level of discount to the individual will depend on the level of servicing cost incurred by the local authority before the sale of the site but will not exceed €30,000. The amount of such discount will be reflected in the sale price of the site to the purchaser.
All available sites will be advertised on the relevant local authority’s website and / or in relevant local publications along with a closing date for receipt of applications.
Applications for the Ready to Build Scheme are to be made to the Vacant Homes Officer in each local authority. They can provide further advice and information in respect of the fund and the application process.
My Department is currently engaging with local authorities in respect of the identification of potential sites to determine their suitability under the Ready to Build scheme.
When the Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund was launched, a commitment was given that the schemes funded by it would be kept under ongoing review and it is intended that a comprehensive review and evaluation of the Ready to Build Scheme will be undertaken by mid-2024.
