Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)

The operation of Part V, including the purchase of housing units for social or affordable housing purposes, is a matter for the local authority concerned. In the particular instance referred to in the question Dublin City Council informed my Department that it entered an agreement under Part V for the provision of 49 social units at Clare Village.

Funding has been approved by my Department under the capital assistance scheme to Tuath housing association for the purchase of the units in question. I understand that the first of the sales will conclude shortly with the balance to close during the summer. The units will be ready for occupation immediately thereafter. My Department is not aware of any legal issues involving the National Asset Management Agency or the developer in question.

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