Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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1529. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if funding has been approved for remedial works at a location (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33779/14]

Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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1530. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Meath County Council's submission for a comprehensive remedial works scheme for a housing estate (details supplied) in County Meath; if and when approval for same will be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33780/14]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1529 and 1530 together.

Given the pressures on available resources, my Department is not in a position to support all proposals received from local authorities, including those referred to, for remedial works schemes.

My Department continues to support a range of social housing developments, including both new provision and improvements to the existing housing stock. This support has included a recent approval by my Department of €49,000 for the area concerned under the scheme for returning vacant properties to productive use.