Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Questions (389)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

389. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 35 AHB housing units approved for construction (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their 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. [24062/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

My Department publishes quarterly Social Housing Construction Status Reports (CSR), which provide details of social housing developments that have been completed, are under construction or are progressing through the various stages of design and tender processes.

The full set of published CSRs can be found at this link:

www.gov.ie/en/collection/cb885-social-housing-construction-projects-status-reports/

In 2019, my Department granted Stage 3 Pre- tender approval to Cork City Council and Respond Approved Housing Body. This project will result in the delivery of 28 Units under the CAS Construction scheme.

Cork City Council have advised that the enabling works have been completed. They have encountered a number of delays including issues on site (the age of the Building and the presence of Japanese Knotweed). The Council is also working with the Approved Housing Body to resolve all issues.