Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2023
286. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount spent on the Glen Regeneration Project in Cork; and the number of properties that were included in the project; and whether inspections of the quality of work took place. [8161/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe regeneration of social housing is a matter in the first instance for the local authority. Cork City Council have informed my Department that The Glen Regeneration project was a two phase project with both phases being delivered between the years 2003 and 2016.
My Department's records show that funding of approximately €11m was provided for Phase 1 and funding of approximately €22m was provided to the Council for Phase 2.
Data in relation to the number of properties that were regenerated and provided for under these phases is a matter for Cork City Council.
Cork City Council advises my Department that the project was managed by their City Architect’s Department, with assigned architects and clerks of works, whose work included the monitoring and inspecting of the quality of the work on a daily basis.
In addition, Cork City Council have informed my Department that external consultants were employed for services such as structural engineer, mechanical and electrical work, and quantity surveyor services. Post-construction there was a two-year defects period under the contract to capture any snagging issues which might arise.
