Written Answers - Local Authority Housing

Wednesday, 7 July 2010

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 715 No. 1

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  343.  Deputy Niall Collins  Information on Niall Collins  Zoom on Niall Collins   asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government  Information on John Gormley  Zoom on John Gormley   when funding will be provided for a project (details supplied). [30362/10]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy Michael Finneran): Information on Michael Finneran  Zoom on Michael Finneran  My Department’s Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) provides funding to approved housing bodies of up to 100% of the approved costs of accommodation for older people, the homeless, persons with special needs, returning emigrants and victims of domestic violence. In February 2010, I announced the approval of funding for some 75 voluntary and co-operative housing projects at various locations around the country, including the project in question. Limerick County Council has been notified of a CAS allocation of €1.6 million in 2010, which includes funding for this project, and my Department is working with the County Council to finalise project approval details with a view to enabling this project to commence very shortly.

  344.  Deputy Jack Wall  Information on Jack Wall  Zoom on Jack Wall   asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government  Information on John Gormley  Zoom on John Gormley   the progress made in relation to a proposed regeneration programme of a housing estate (details supplied); when the plan will be completed in County Kildare; when the work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30366/10]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy Michael Finneran): Information on Michael Finneran  Zoom on Michael Finneran  The project in question, which is at an early stage of development, is part of my Department’s Remedial Works Programme 2009-2011. As part of my Department’s examination of the proposal, including ongoing meetings and discussions with Kildare County Council, approval issued recently to a preliminary budget of €6.61 million for the project, subject to specific terms and conditions. Further design, costing and phasing details have been sought from the Council. Upon receipt, these will be considered by my Department with a view to reaching agreement as soon as possible on the further progression of the scheme.

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