Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 October 2023

Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Questions (105)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

105. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department has enough sites to complete the Government's modular homes programme; to identify which sites were offered by each local authority; to identify any local authority that did not engage and identify sites; to identify any local authority that offered sites that were already designated under the Housing For All programme, and if so, which sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43089/23]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The delivery of the Government's modular homes programme is being funded through the Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) Vote. Delivery and management of expenditure on the programme, including all matters pertaining to site selection, is the responsibility of the Minister for CEDIY.

The number of  modular units to be delivered under the programme is 700 with a total estimated cost of €237 million.

DCEDIY will be best placed to update the deputy on the status of this work following their engagement with the local authorities in this regard.