Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
605. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the housing proposal from Wicklow County Council at Rehills Land, Bray, County Wicklow which was recently refused funding by the Housing Agency will now be reviewed by the Housing Activation Office; if funding will be made available to enable this project to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63779/25]
View answerOn 24 October 2025 my Department wrote to Wicklow County Council to inform them that they are not in a position to approve the SHIP Stage 1 application in its current form. My Department is willing to consider a revised submission and remains available to work with the council to develop a viable solution for the Rehills site.
In the coming months I will be bringing forward a new Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund to support investment in public infrastructure projects needed to enable housing development. The fund will be managed by the Housing Activation Office. While I cannot comment on any individual project or area in advance of the opening of the Housing Infrastructure Fund, there will be engagement with local authorities to identify suitable projects.
