Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
276. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the progress of development of a site (details supplied) in County Kildare, which is to provide additional housing supply in the south Kildare area as well as an amenity park and other community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24113/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe development of this site is a matter in the first instance for Kildare County Council. I understand that the site was purchased by the local authority for the purpose of developing a new library, social housing and a community amenity facility. My Department has approved €1.65 million for the development of the library, of which €700,000 was provided as a contribution to the purchase of the site, in 2015. The library project is currently at the design stage, with development work expected to commence in October 2016. I understand that the Council is working on plans for the provision of housing on the site and I look forward to these being further developed and provided to my Department.
