Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
1183. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the funding being provided for the social and affordable housing development at Shanganagh Castle, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin. [8677/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is aware of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s (DLR) proposed plans for the development of social, affordable purchase and cost rental housing on their site at Shanganagh Castle. The county council, together with the Land Development Agency (LDA), have submitted a Part 10 planning application to An Bord Pleanála for this development with a decision expected by the middle of July.
In relation to the social housing element of this development my Department has been in early discussions with the county council with a view to providing funding through the Social Housing Capital Investment Programme. Following the decision of An Bord Pleanala, the Department will work with the county council and the LDA as the detailed design and programme planning progresses. A final decision has not yet been made in relation to the Department's allocation.
While Departmental Serviced Site grant funding (SSF) may be made available local authorities on an application basis to support facilitating infrastructure for affordable homes, it is anticipated that the capital cost associated with the construction of these homes would be funded via LDA/LA sources.
