Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was in Tipperary last week and met with the chief executive, director of services, the cathaoirleach and mayors. I confirmed to them again very clearly, as I did to the Deputy two weeks ago, that the affordable housing fund is open to every local authority, including Tipperary County Council. It might be of information to him that the council is working on some proposals right now. I was in Clonmel and Thurles and I met with the chief executive, as I said. The council is preparing affordable schemes. The scheme is not closed to it. I was very impressed by the council's pipeline for social housing delivery, which means it will exceed its five-year target. It has a very strong pipeline. I commend the councillors and the team in Tipperary on the work they have done. I had the pleasure of visiting a number of social housing estates while I was there last week. The Deputy should be assured that the affordable housing fund is open to all counties in Ireland and we are looking forward to receiving proposals from local authorities. The Deputy's local council is working on its proposal at the moment.

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