Blessington social homes halt
Deputy Whitmore asked why construction of 106 social homes in Blessington was stopped despite planning permission and housing need. The Tánaiste said he was looking into it, had contacted the Housing Minister, and would use the national development plan review to address any funding problem.
The building of 106 social homes in Blessington was halted recently, which makes no sense to me during a housing crisis, where money is apparently not an issue in this case and the homes had planning permission. Will the Tánaiste explain exactly what happened with these homes and when building will start? There is no clarity as to whether or when building will start.
Comment on this
I thank Deputy Whitmore. As she can imagine, I have been looking into this situation as well. Like her, I want to see it progress. I have corresponded directly with the Minister for housing on the matter. We are going to have a review of the national development plan. If the issue is one of funding constraints - it should not be - I am eager that we rectify it in that plan. The review will happen next month. I will revert to the Deputy with a further update.