Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
384. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of acquiring one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, per unit, in Dublin under the buy-and-renew scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31064/23]
View answer385. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of acquiring one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, per unit, outside Dublin under the buy-and-renew scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31065/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 384 and 385 together.
Local authorities are encouraged to acquire vacant/derelict properties to be upgraded as new, value-for-money social homes via the Buy & Renew Scheme. Since it was introduced in 2016, in excess of 800 properties have been delivered under this arrangement.
The table below outlines the average cost in that time of 1/2/3/4 bed units delivered under the Buy and Renew Scheme in Dublin and outside Dublin.
|
- |
The 4 Dublin LA Areas |
Outside Dublin |
|
One Bed |
€189,298 |
€115,537 |
|
Two Bed |
€291,774 |
€161,603 |
|
Three Bed |
€311,566 |
€208,843 |
|
Four Bed |
€316,022 |
€242,449 |
