Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 333: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government how costs may be recovered with regard to a social housing scheme (details supplied) in County Cork, as the local authority has decided not to proceed with the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29649/11]

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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In March 2009, Cork City Council submitted an outline proposal to my Department to purchase a number of houses in a private residential development being progressed by the person referred to. My Department subsequently raised concerns with the City Council in relation to a number of issues including the design of the houses, the location of the site and the existing high concentration of social housing in the immediate area.

My Department understands the Council's proposal to acquire the properties was not progressed and that the development is currently unfinished and in a derelict state. The resolution of any outstanding issues in relation to the Council's dealings with the developer are entirely a matter for the two parties concerned. My Department has advised the Council to explore all opportunities to bring the matter to a satisfactory close as soon as possible.