Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
823. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of LIHAF applications received for Kerry since its inception; the number that were approved and not approved, respectively; the status of all approved applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1928/25]
View answerThe objective of the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) is to provide public off-site infrastructure to relieve critical infrastructure blockages. The types of infrastructure being provided include roads, bridges, diversion of power-lines, drainage works as well as public amenities (parks).
In July 2016, the Department invited relevant infrastructure project proposals from local authorities, and received over 70 applications.
Ultimately 30 projects were approved for LIHAF grant funding in 2017. Kerry County Council did not submit any applications.
It should be noted that the LIHAF scheme closed in 2017 to new applications.
