Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022
228. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Croí Cónaithe will be extended to apply to single one-off derelicts in the countryside, such as the thousands of derelict cottages and farmhouses that dot the countryside and represent an important part of Irelands rural heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28673/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra229. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when grant-aid will be made available to first-time buyers to repair a derelict house for habitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28674/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 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 are at an advanced stage of development, including the scope and appropriate timeframes, and it will be launched shortly.
