Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
267. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm what the anticipated overspend is on Limerick Council's Part 8, which is the build of 43 units on the Condell Road in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49628/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraLimerick City and County Council is responsible for the management and operation of the project referred to and for the determination of any budget adjustments that arise, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable contract. This project is currently on-site and is scheduled for completion in Q2/2024.
As is standard practice, once projects of this nature are fully completed, the relevant Council is required to submit a copy of the contract final account and a final budget application, to my Department, setting out the final all-in cost of the project. If the final budget application indicates an increase over the previously approved budget, the Council must provide supporting documentation explaining and justifying the additional cost. It would be premature, at this stage, to comment further until this information is available.
