Written answers
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
údarás na Gaeltachta
Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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38. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 15 February 2024, the status of the údarás na Gaeltachta housing initiative approved in December 2023 to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish speakers on údarás lands in three Gaeltacht areas; the details of her Department’s role in this housing initiative; the expected timeline for delivery of the affordable housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16853/24]
Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by údarás na Gaeltachta that work is continuing with the relevant stakeholders such as relevant local authorities and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the housing initiative approved by the board of An túdarás in December 2023 and that updates will be provided to the board over the coming months.
As for a timeline for the delivery of the project, I understand that An túdarás is not yet in a position to provide indicative timelines given that the housing model is still at the developmental stage.
While my Department does not have a direct role in relation to this initiative by údarás na Gaeltachta it is aware of the work of an túdarás in this area and will maintain contact with An túdarás as the project develops.
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