Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 152: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 400 of 16 December 2008, the position regarding the rural houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26951/09]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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In response to my Department's Call for Proposals under the Remedial Works Programme for 2009, Roscommon County Council submitted proposals for refurbishment works in respect of 11 houses in Boyle and 18 rural houses. The proposal for the project in Boyle was approved for inclusion in the new three year remedial works programme and my Department is liaising closely with the Council to ensure that it progresses in a timely fashion.

My Department also received a number of proposals for works to rural houses, including from Roscommon County Council. Given that, when assessing such projects, a clear link must be demonstrated between the investment which would be involved and identified housing need, my Department will be in touch with the relevant housing authorities shortly, seeking further information in this regard.