Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
630. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of the 9,500 new build social homes targeted for delivery in 2021 by SHIP new builds, SHIP turnkeys, AHB new builds, AHB turnkeys, CAS new builds, Part Vs and PPPs. [33328/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn Budget 2021, the total funding being made available for the delivery of housing programmes is €3.3bn. This includes funding to deliver 12,750 social homes through build, acquisition and leasing. A major focus of this investment is the delivery of new build, with an overall target of 9,500 new homes. The build target includes the delivery of 5,250 new homes by local authorities, 2,950 by Approved Housing Bodies and 1,300 new homes through Part V.
In relation to the further breakdown of the new build targets, the Department does not disaggregate the targets between new build on local authority land and turnkey developments. It is a matter for the local authorities and the Approved Housing Bodies to advance projects based on the local circumstances and to submit funding proposals to my Department on a case-by-case basis.
However, I have been very clear with local authorities that I want to see them maximise all opportunities to build new homes on their land. My Department is working with the Housing Delivery Coordination Office to develop updated local authority targets for 2021 reflecting this priority and the significant funding secured.
