Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opens new social housing development in County Longford

Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opens new social housing development in County Longford
Investment of €4m for St Michael’s Court in Longford Town

Press Release
2 December 2022

Longford County Council is delighted to welcome the opening of a new social housing development in County Longford on Friday, 2 December by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

St Michael’s Court in Longford Town was delivered in late 2022 under the Social Housing Capital Investment Programme (SHCIP), with a total investment of €4 million (€4,080,381). The contractor on the development was Donnelly Developments. The development consists of 14 units which include four three-bedroomed
units and 10 two-bedroomed units. Thirteen of the 14 units have been allocated and will accommodate 15 adults and six children.

St. Michael’s Court is sustainable social housing development and well-located in the centre of Longford town. It is close to all local amenities, located in a mixed residential and commercial area. The housing project was developed on a derelict industrial site. Its construction, therefore, enhances the visual appearance of the area. This project was compliant with key criteria for sustainable social homes.

Opening the social housing development, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said, “I am delighted to be here in County Longford today for the opening of this social housing development, a really important regeneration project in the heart of Longford town. I want to thank Longford County Council and the developers for bringing this wonderful new community to life, and wish all the new residents every happiness in their new homes.”

Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern welcomed the opening on behalf of the Council. “I welcome and thank An Taoiseach Micheál Martin for coming here today to officially open this social housing development. It is very much welcome by the people of Longford, and most especially the new residences who will have new homes within the local community. They offer excellent places to live and I wish the very best of luck to all residents in their new homes.”

Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon agreed, “The standard of housing we see here today is excellent. Thanks to the construction and design teams involved, to the Taoiseach for being here today, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for the funding and support and to our own Housing section at Longford County Council for bringing these schemes to completion.”

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