Delays to Louth local authority housing schemes
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——
Comment on this
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.
Comment on this
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.