Dáil Éireann - Volume 683 - 26 May, 2009

Written Answers. - Traveller Accommodation.

Deputy James Reilly Deputy James Reilly

Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has made a decision to fund the construction of 10 units of Traveller accommodation at Milverton, Skerries, County Dublin; when he expects the project will commence; the expected completion date; the projected cost per unit of this accommodation; the projected cost of the development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21132/09]

Deputy Michael Finneran Deputy Michael Finneran

  Deputy Michael Finneran:My Department recently approved the proposal by Fingal County Council to construct 10 new Traveller group houses at Ardla, Skerries. The approved all-in budget cost is €2,188,937, giving a unit cost per house of €218,893. I understand the Council intend to award the contract to the successful tenderer very shortly with a view to commencing construction as soon as possible.

Dáil Éireann 683 Written Answers. Traveller Accommodation.

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