Social and Affordable Housing Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Ceisteanna (627)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

627. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of a Part 8 development (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if his Department has released funds to the local authority to commence the project; if his attention has been drawn to issues concerning access to the site and-or engagements with other property owners in respect of gaining access to the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39653/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

My Department approved a Stage 4 application and associated funding of €1.1m for this scheme in July 2018 and it is now a matter for Wicklow County Council to progress the scheme to construction. Funding in respect of fees and local authority administration costs have been recouped to date.

My Department engages with all local authorities, including Wicklow County Council, on a regular basis regarding the delivery of social housing. This includes structured quarterly meetings to review progress on all projects. In terms of site access, I am informed that in the case of Kilmantain Place, a Traffic Management Plan is awaited from the contractor.

Question No. 628 answered with Question No. 617.