Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
290. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to reports that an organisation (details supplied) has pulled out of the affordable housing market; if he has engaged with them on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9930/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraHousing for All sets out the range of actions necessary to increase the supply of housing to the required 33,000 homes, on average, per year over the next decade. 54,000 affordable home interventions will be delivered between now and 2030 to be facilitated by local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), the Land Development Agency (LDA) and through a strategic partnership between the State and retail banks.
The Ó Cualann Co-Housing Alliance is a not for profit approved housing body making a valued contribution to the provision of affordable housing in Ireland and are currently overseeing the construction of a mixed tenure development of 51 homes at Dun Emer in Lusk, Co Dublin, where 39 affordable purchase homes are being delivered in conjunction with Fingal County Council.
Ó Cualann have recently worked with Dublin City Council to deliver 37 affordable purchase homes at Oileain na Cranóige in Poppintree, Ballymun, and have also partnered with Dublin City Council to deliver other affordable purchase homes in the Ballymun area.
I am advised by Ó Cualann that they remain very active in affordable housing provision. They have informed my Department that they are currently working with a number of local authorities to develop 7 projects intended to yield homes for purchase and cost rental along with some general needs social homes and homes for older people.
