Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2023

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Questions (355)

Alan Kelly

Question:

355. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the ten local authority housing units approved for construction at Wallers Lot, Cashel, County Tipperary in May 2015 have finished construction; if so, the project completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; and; and if not, the reason for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21626/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Following initial approval in principle for this project to proceed in May 2015, Tipperary County Council subsequently reported that due to difficulties with groundwater discharge from the site, it was not possible for them to bring the project forward.