Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 87: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the application under the remedial works scheme by Westmeath County Council to effect the refurbishment of houses at a location (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when the finance will be made available so as to ensure that this scheme can now proceed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31995/09]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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A pilot scheme involving the refurbishment of 10 dwellings has been undertaken at this estate by Westmeath County Council. A further phase of works involving the demolition of 12 units has now been completed. The local authority is currently considering options to facilitate the refurbishment of the estate and is engaging with the existing social and private tenants in this regard. Any proposals put forward by the Council will be considered by my Department in the context of available funding and the overall Social Housing improvement programme.