Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 March 2022
101. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the Land Development Agency development proposal at Devoy Barracks, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11919/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Land Development Agency (LDA) has advised my Department that they are expecting to lodge a revised planning application in April 2022 for a development on the 10.08 acre site at Devoy Barracks in Naas. Subject to a successful grant of planning permission, it is envisaged that construction will commence in 2023, with an estimated development programme of approximately 3 years. It is estimated that this site has the potential to provide 221 units.
As this site is currently at the pre-development stage, the exact delivery potential will only be finalised as final plans are put in place and planning permission is secured. The LDA will have regard to Government policy, and all appropriate legislation, on the appropriate tenure mix for developments on public land, as well as the criteria for the operation of cost rental and affordable housing schemes.
As with all State bodies operating under the aegis of my Department, arrangements have been put in place by the LDA through which Oireachtas members can request information directly from the Agency in relation to operational matters - in this regard, the LDA may be contacted directly at oireachtas@lda.ie.
