Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 February 2010
190 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application (details supplied) by Wicklow County Council has received sanction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8329/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department issued budget approval for 6 new social houses at this location to Wicklow County Council on 14 October, 2009. It is a matter for each housing authority to manage its Social Housing Investment Programme within the annual capital allocation provided by my Department.
191 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department is processing an application received from South Tipperary County Council on behalf of an association (details supplied) under the build to lease scheme; the estimated approval date for this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8371/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing a receipt of a project proposal for the provision of 18 units in Cahir, South Tipperary, my Department considered the proposal and issued provisional approval for inclusion in the Social Housing Leasing Initiative in December 2009. It is now a matter for the association in question to progress the matter to facilitate full funding approval.
