Niall Collins
Ceist:348. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a person (details supplied) can avail of grant-aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22739/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 10 May 2022
Ceisteanna (348, 371)
Niamh Smyth
Ceist:371. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide further information on the new grant of up to €30,000 to help prospective homeowners who buy derelict properties to renovate and live in them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23236/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 371 together.
Housing for All (published in September 2021) provides a new housing plan for Ireland to 2030 with the overall objective that every citizen in the State should have access to good quality homes through a steady supply of housing in the right locations, with economic, social and environmental sustainability built into the system. The strategy sets out, over four pathways, a broad suite of measures to achieve its policy objectives together with a financial commitment of in excess of €4 billion per annum.
The suite of measures under the pathway to addressing vacancy and efficient use of existing stock includes the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund which will be delivered by local authorities for the provision of serviced sites for housing, to attract people to build their own homes and to support the refurbishment of vacant properties, enabling people to live in small towns and villages, in a sustainable way.
Details in relation to the operation of the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund is at an advanced stage, including the scope and appropriate timeframes, and it will be launched shortly.
Question No. 349 answered with Question No. 325.