Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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38. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to recent reports that Ireland's largest build-to-let apartment development, which is to be built at the former Dún Laoghaire golf course, is to be put up for sale on the international market; the number of these apartments that are to be designated for social or affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17097/17]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct function where the sale of private property is concerned.

Every planning permission to which Part V applies is required to contain a condition that a Part V agreement be entered into.  In considering the options for a Part V agreement in relation to a particular housing development, a planning authority must consider whether such an agreement will contribute effectively and efficiently to the achievement of the objectives of the housing strategy.

Following changes made to Part V in the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015, the payment of cash in lieu of units or the transfer of sites or parts of sites was removed, and instead the remaining options are focused on the delivery of completed units.

The Department does not hold information regarding Part V agreements made in respect of individual planning permissions.  Information on individual planning permissions can be obtained from the relevant Local Authority.