Voluntary Housing Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2014

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Ceisteanna (525)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

525. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on an application to a voluntary housing scheme at Moore Abbey, Kill Hill, Monasterevin, County Kildare, in the name of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary; the current status of discussions on the project between Kildare County Council, his Department and other stakeholders; the funding allocated to the project to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43189/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The proposal in relation to this social housing project is a matter between Kildare County Council and the approved housing body. My Department is not involved in discussions in that context and has provided no funding for the project. If the project is approved and recommended by Kildare County Council, it will be given full consideration by my Department under future calls for proposals for the Capital Assistance Scheme, which provides support through local authorities towards the approved costs of housing bodies in providing accommodation for persons with specific categories of housing need.