asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the continued delay in sanctioning the Townspark housing estate, Ardee, County Louth; the reason the tender as recommended by the county manager and submitted to his Department on 16 July 1987 has not as yet been sanctioned; if sanction will be given before the end of 1987 or 1988; the reason it may take two years to finalise this project; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Ardee area has the highest level of housing applicants in the country; if he will order an inquiry into the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Louth Housing Estates.
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There has been no avoidable delay in my Department in this case. The proposal involved certain features requiring detailed evaluation and discussions with Louth County Council and a decision thereon will be conveyed to the housing authority as soon as possible. The question of an inquiry into this case does not arise. I am aware of the housing needs for the Ardee area.
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asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the delay in sanctioning the raising of a loan of £30,000 by Louth County Council for the provision of a rear entrance to Lavin Estate, Tullyallen, Drogheda, County Louth; if his attention has been drawn to the danger which exists for the children of the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
A formal loan application for the provision of a rear entrance to the housing scheme at Tullyallen has not been received in my Department. A proposal by Louth County Council for the provision of this rear entrance is under consideration and the Council will be notified of the outcome in due course.