Over 180 social and affordable homes delivered in Limerick
OVER 180 social and affordable homes were built in Limerick with funding from the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) in 2022.
A total of 188 homes were built according to the latest report by the HFA.
The HFA’s 2022 Annual Report, shows lending to approved housing bodies in Limerick totalled €41.2 million in 2022.
Financing was provided to Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) for the provision of housing in the city’s Opera Quarter.
Sean Coughlan, Deputy Chief Executive, LCCC said they have an “excellent working relationship” with the HFA.
"We find them very professional and efficient in all our dealings with the various members of the HFA staff. The loan financing is critical to support the funding of important housing related projects within our local authority," Mr Coughlan commented.
Welcoming the publication of the HFA’s Annual Report, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, said: “The HFA has an essential role in facilitating the successful delivery of social and affordable housing by providing long-term competitive finance to the sector.
“Their annual report shows they helped to achieve a substantial increase in social housing delivery last year and has also ensured that the pipeline of social and affordable homes is strong for this year and beyond,” the housing minister said.