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Housing Minister unveils new local housing projects

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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD cuts the ribbon to unveil the new housing development in Lisnamult along with members of Roscommon County Council executive, councillors and election candidates during his visit to Roscommon on Monday. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

During his visit to County Roscommon on Monday Minister Darragh O’Brien officially unveiled three new housing developments – at Monksland, Roscommon and Elphin.

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage began his visit in Monksland where he officially unveiled a new 27-unit housing development at Esker Lawns.

Later, the Minister travelled to Roscommon town where a mix of one, two and four bedroomed units were unveiled at Elm Court, Lisnamult, Roscommon as part of a 12-unit development.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD cuts the ribbon to unveil the new housing development in Monksland along with members of Roscommon County Council executive, councillors and election candidates during his visit to Roscommon on Monday. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

A further ten new houses, comprising a mix of two and three bedroomed dwellings, were also unveiled by Minister O’Brien at Windmill Drive, Elphin.

All of the properties concerned were designed as infill site developments and have been funded through the Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP) and delivered by Roscommon County Council’s Housing Department.

In the last twelve months, Roscommon County Council has developed 91 housing units. The local authority are continuing to deliver homes through multiple delivery streams including direct build, turnkey projects, regeneration projects and through Approved Housing Bodies.

Speaking during his visit, Minister O’Brien said, “I am delighted to be in Roscommon today to see the various schemes which Roscommon County Council have championed to come to fruition.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD cuts the ribbon to unveil the new Windmill Drive housing development in Elphin along with members of Roscommon County Council executive, councillors and election candidates on Monday. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

“These homes are delivering life-changing opportunities for people and it’s our job to ensure we deliver more”.

Speaking at the official opening of the Esker Lawns housing development in Monksland, Cathaoirleach of Roscommo County Council Cllr John Keogh commented: “In all, close on 50 housing units are being officially unveiled during the visit of Minister O’Brien. I would like to thank him and his Department for their support in delivering these projects”.

CEO of Roscommon County Council, Shane Tiernan said the announcements “are raising the bar in terms of residential design that integrates sustainable communities as a fundamental principle”. He added that they also set a very high standard for future housing developments.