Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 534: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his contacts with South Dublin County Council, regarding the authorities difficulties in respect of the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27629/05]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I assume that the question refers to Russell Square, Tallaght, a joint venture development between South Dublin County Council and Kelland Homes Limited. who jointly owned the land. My Department was informed by South Dublin County Council some time ago that the complex legal issues associated with this development had been concluded and that this would allow the houses to be occupied. Following inquiries made more recently to the council, my Department has been informed that of the 100 affordable units involved, all are now sold and 44 are actually occupied. The purchasers of the remaining affordable units are, I understand, finalising the normal legal requirements associated with house purchase.