Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
772. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to provide for a new local infrastructure housing activation fund or similar measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1232/25]
View answerThe objective of the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) is to provide public off-site infrastructure to relieve critical infrastructure blockages. The types of infrastructure being provided include roads, bridges, diversion of power-lines, drainage works, as well as public amenities (parks).
In July 2016, the Department invited relevant infrastructure project proposals from local authorities, and received over 70 applications. It should be noted the scheme closed to new applications in 2017.
In December 2023 the Government approved a decision to extend the LIHAF scheme for the remaining projects until the end of 2025 but it remains closed to new applications. Any decision to provide for a new fund or similar measure will be a matter for the Government in due course.
