Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 September 2021
67. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the construction status of a development (details supplied); the reason for the delay; if a revised schedule and expected delivery date for occupancy will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45469/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe social housing project referred to in the question is being advanced by Mayo County Council with funding support from my Department under the Social Housing Capital Investment Programme. While my Department had provided post-tender (Stage 4) approval for the project to advance to construction, the Council has now advised that it needs to be re-tendered arising from difficulties with elements of the work and the tendered costs. The Council has further advised that the re-tendering process is well advanced and my Department hopes to have a new cost proposal from the Council as soon as possible.
The management of this project, including the timing of the appointment of contractors, the completion of the project and its tenanting, are all matters for the Council. I am very keen that it advances as soon as possible and further detailed information on the specific contract and delivery issues, if needed, should be available directly from Mayo County Council.
