Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2017
111. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount of voids in Waterford City and County Council that are currently under refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10864/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraLocal authorities including Waterford City and County Council have recently submitted the list of properties, they wish to be included in the 2017 Voids Programme. These units are currently been assessed and I expect to announce details shortly of the 2017 funding for local authorities to address vacant social housing stock, including the breakdown of the targets and funding for each local authority. Local authorities have been advised that they should not delay in carrying out the necessary refurbishment works on eligible units while waiting for the assessment and allocations.
It should be noted that over the period 2014-2016, my Department provided funding of over €1.8 million to bring a total of 181 Void units in Waterford back into use. This Deputy will, of course, be aware that the Voids Programme is separate from any other refurbishment works that Waterford City and Council may undertake from their own resources.
