Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It did not appear to be additional in the question we had. We answered that question. I have no problem getting all the information the Deputy wants. The question we had, which we answered, was in respect of Part V. It is a demand-led scheme and we could not give exact figures for it. If it is of help to the Deputy, I can tell her what projects are due for delivery in 2017 with approved housing bodies. Túath has two projects: 12 units at Reilean at Roscam, and another six at Maoilin, Ballymoneen Road. Co-operative Housing Ireland, which I met recently, has delivered 23 units that are being tenanted at the moment. Clúid has acquired 39 units which are being tenanted at the moment as well. There are also two more with Clúid.

I am not happy with what Galway is bringing forward across the board in social housing. The Department is not happy and neither are the authorities in Galway. That is why we met them. We have asked them to increase activity across all the schemes, even when it comes to using vacant properties. There is a new scheme which we went through in detail with them. We have encouraged them to acquire more houses so they can get value for money as well. They have land. We have asked them to activate their sites. They brought forward one project under local infrastructure housing activation fund, LIHAF, funding. It did not pass the test as it was not going to deliver enough units. They have other options and we have told them that the Department will engage with them fully to bring forward housing.

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