Monaghan County Council was delighted to welcome Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, John Cummins TD, to County Monaghan on 12th October for the official opening of Slí Lorcáin in Monaghan, a new social housing development comprising 51 homes, and to visit the Connabury development in Castleblayney, where a further 26 social homes are currently under construction.
The visit highlights the continuing commitment of Monaghan County Council to increasing the supply of high-quality social housing and providing homes for individuals and families across the county.
Officially opening the development at Slí Lorcáin, Minister Cummins acknowledged the importance of partnerships between local authorities, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, approved housing bodies, contractors and local communities in delivering much-needed homes.
The newly completed development at Slí Lorcáin provides modern, energy-efficient homes designed to meet the needs of residents and contribute positively to the local community.
Following the official opening, Minister Cummins visited the Connabury housing development in Castleblayney, where construction is progressing on an additional 26 social homes. Once completed, the development will further enhance the availability of quality housing in the area and support the growing housing needs of the county.
Cllr Aidan Campbell, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, said:
“The official opening of Slí Lorcáin marks a significant milestone for Monaghan County Council and for the families who will make these houses their home. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable housing developments that support thriving communities across County Monaghan. It is also encouraging to see progress continuing at the Connabury development, which will provide additional homes for people in need of housing in Castleblayney. It’s also important for Monaghan County Council to continue the important work around the developing of more Cost Rental and affordable housing units in County Monaghan and to continue the great work that the staff in the housing section of Monaghan County Council are doing.”
Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, said:
“Today’s visit to County Monaghan highlights the significant progress being made in delivering much-needed social homes and supporting stronger, more sustainable communities. The 51 new homes at Slí Lorcáin will provide high-quality, energy-efficient accommodation for individuals and families, while the additional 26 homes under construction at Connabury will further strengthen housing provision in Castleblayney.
Projects such as these demonstrate what can be achieved when Government, local authorities, housing partners, contractors and local communities work together with a shared commitment to delivering homes. I want to commend Monaghan County Council and everyone involved in bringing these developments forward. Increasing housing supply remains a key priority, and I look forward to seeing further progress in delivering quality, affordable and sustainable homes for the people of County Monaghan.”
Robert Burns, Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council, said:
“Monaghan County Council remains focused on increasing housing delivery throughout the county. The completion of 51 homes at Slí Lorcáin and the ongoing development of 26 homes at Connabury demonstrate our commitment to providing quality homes and sustainable communities for our citizens. We welcome Minister Cummins’s visit and thank all those involved in delivering these important projects.”
Monaghan County Council continues to work closely with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and key stakeholders to deliver much-needed housing developments and support sustainable community growth throughout County Monaghan.