Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Questions (430)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

430. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the 4 AHB housing units, under Society of St. Vincent de Paul, approved for construction in (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 and when; 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. [24540/23]

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 2015, my Department granted Stage 1 approval to Cork City Council and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (AHB) for a project. Cork City Council advised that due to various issues with site the project was deferred.

In 2023 the project was re-submitted with an increased numbers of units and my Department granted Stage 1 approval to Cork City Council and Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in February 2023.

This project will result in the delivery of 8 Units under the CAS Construction scheme and is planned to see substantial completion in 2025.