Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022
203. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position with the provision of social housing on the Dominican site in Athy, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22085/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe advancement of social housing on sites owned by Kildare County Council is a matter in the first place for the Council; it is a matter for the Council to determine what housing delivery is initiated, including the nature, scale and timing of the housing.
At the request of Kildare County Council, my Department has recently confirmed funding approval for the Council to work with Cluid Housing Association to advance 34 age-friendly social homes on the site. With this funding approval, I expect the Council will advance the project for planning permission as soon as possible.
I’m pleased to see this site being developed and I can confirm that under Housing for All, funding is in place to support its earliest possible delivery. Further information on the project will be available directly from Kildare County Council.
