Dáil Éireann - Volume 613 - 26 January, 2006

Written Answers - Local Authority Housing.

Mr. O’Connor Mr. O’Connor

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  186. Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be approved for the window replace[1193] ment programme submitted to his Department by South Dublin County Council in respect of the Tallaght estates of Drumcairn, Kilcarrig and Killinarden; the needs of the community in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2569/06]

Mr. N. Ahern Mr. N. Ahern

  Mr. N. Ahern: South Dublin County Council submitted proposals to my Department in September 2005 for funding to undertake a window replacement programme to their own houses in the estates in question. My Department requested further information from the council to enable consideration to be given to the application. On receipt of this information from the council a decision will be made in the matter.

Mr. Morgan Mr. Morgan

  187. Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if approval of funding will be given to Bray Town Council to allow same to carry out a fire safety audit on the houses in the Oldcourt Estate, Bray, County Wicklow. [2643/06]

Mr. N. Ahern Mr. N. Ahern

  Mr. N. Ahern: Bray Town Council notified my Department in July 2005 of its proposals, following a public procurement process to appoint a consultant to undertake a fire safety audit on the houses in the Oldcourt Estate, Bray, County Wicklow. When these plans are more advanced I understand that the council will make a funding submission to the Department, which will be considered.

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