Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026
577. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on an affordable housing scheme in Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16212/26]
View answerUnder Delivering Homes, Building Communities, the Government is fully committed to delivering housing at scale and continuing to accelerate housing supply across all tenures, including affordable purchase.
The Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) is available to assist local authorities towards the cost of developing affordable homes where significant affordability needs have been identified. In line with the Affordable Housing Act 2021, the administration of affordable housing schemes, including the identification and development of schemes suitable for AHF support, is a matter for the local authority concerned.
To date Cork County Council has received funding approval to facilitate the delivery of 20 affordable housing projects, with the potential to deliver 800 affordable starter homes for purchase and rent. In addition, an application for a further affordable housing scheme in Charleville has been made to the Department and is currently under assessment in accordance with the schemes technical and financial parameters.
My Department, along with the Housing Agency and the Housing Delivery Coordination Office of the Local Government Management Agency, will continue to advise and support Cork County Council in respect of their planned response to affordable housing needs in all key urban locations, including Charleville, within its administrative area. The emphasis is on proactively collaborating to identify, develop and deliver viable affordable housing opportunities.
