Written answers
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Planning Issues
9:00 am
Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 516: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for his Department's rationale in proposing to construct another 32 houses at a location (details supplied) in County Wicklow in view of the fact that a feasibility study carried out on behalf of his Department highlighted the fact that the existing water and sewage infrastructure was totally inadequate and in need of an upgrade, the road network was at full capacity, and that priority should be given to the provision of a community resource centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21685/07]
Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Wicklow Town Council undertook a feasibility study in respect of a proposed remedial works project at the estate in question. While the feasibility study indicated issues in respect of the existing water and sewage infrastructure and road network, it also included proposals to address these matters. Infill houses are proposed in areas to minimise or avoid any unsupervised open space which may contribute to anti-social behaviour in the estate.
On 11 September 2007, my Department wrote to Wicklow Town Council indicating that funding would be available for the infill houses, environmental works and infrastructure proposals as outlined.
Under the Housing Management Initiative, direct control has been given to local authorities from 1 January 2007 over their internal capital receipts from the sale of local authority dwellings, to be used primarily for their improvement works programmes, including the provision of community facilities. While the Department approves the overall programmes it is the responsibility of local authorities to prioritise and advance individual projects.
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