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Delays to Louth local authority housing schemes

Summary

Kirk asked the Minister to expedite plans for housing schemes in Louth that were being passed back and forth between the council and Department, delaying their start. Quinn said he was unaware of the issue and would look into it.

In relation to the building programme the Louth County Council had six houses plus four OPDs under construction——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a separate question.

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We have a serious problem in relation to the plans for the early schemes which have been completed. They are going to and fro between the local authority and the Department. We believe this tactic is merely being used to delay the starting date for these schemes.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a matter for Louth County Council.

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Would the Minister see if there is any way that he can expedite this and do away with the amount of delay involved with the plans going to and fro? I am sure this applies to other local authorities as well.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a separate question.

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It is a separate question. I am not aware of it. I will look into it for the Deputy.

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