399. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on a housing allocation for 42 social houses in Carrigart, County Donegal, where money was approved in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34041/23]

The identification of new social housing opportunities in their areas of operation and the advancement of such projects, are matters that are directly managed by our local authorities.  I understand that in the case of projects in the Carrigart area being considered by Donegal County Council, that they have a site in the locality which they had hoped to develop however, the original approval-in-principle from my Department for this site has been withdrawn, as the Council was unable to advance a development. I understand the Council is also pursuing a housing delivery opportunity with a developer, that the two sites are adjacent and that if the second opportunity can be advanced, it will support the use of the first site.

Further information should be available on these matters directly from Donegal County Council.