Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
155. Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of an application for capital assistance scheme funding (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) submitted a proposal to his Department through Louth County Council in this case in 2016 and has not yet received a reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7471/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraLouth County Council have just recently furnished to my Department a capital appraisal including a feasibility study in order for a full assessment of this project to be carried out. On the basis that the material submitted meets the requirements of the Scheme, a Stage 1 approval shall issue without delay.
It should be noted that progress on CAS projects can be considerably slower than expected for a range of reasons, and as with any house acquisition or transfer, there can be considerations around legal matters, suitability, costs and value for money etc. It is also important that all adaptations suggested are sufficient to meet the needs of the proposed CAS tenants.
My Department is anxious to see as much progress as possible in delivering social housing under the Capital Assistance Scheme and funding will continue to be made available under this scheme in 2017.
