Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Questions (421)

Alan Kelly

Question:

421. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the four AHB housing units (details supplied) approved for construction in Fethard, County Tipperary, in July 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; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the project not proceeding; the current status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22952/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy Darragh O'Brien)

Following initial approval of this AHB-led project in 2015 for 4 units of sheltered housing, Tipperary County Council subsequently notified my Department that the AHB had decided not to advance it at that time due to a lack of capacity within their organisation.

The project was resubmitted for an increased number of 7 sheltered housing units and was approved for funding by my Department in 2022.  The AHB received assistance from the Housing Agency 'Projects & Procurement Team', who I have requested should give early stage assistance to AHBs to advance their housing projects for priority groups.  The local authority has informed my Department that they anticipate the new version of this project to advance to planning this year.