Council buy 20 homes in Ardee under Housing for All scheme
Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform & Digitalisation, officially opened Louth County Council's new housing scheme at Quarry Court, John Street, Ardee on Friday, 6th June 2025.
The scheme, consisting of 20 new A2-rated residential homes, was purchased by Louth County Council's Housing Delivery Section, utilising Social Housing Capital Investment Programme (SHCIP) funding as part of the Government's Housing for All plan.
Located at the junction of John Street and Stoney Lane, and close to Ardee town centre, the development was built by Currabeg Construction and consists of 11 three-bed houses and nine one-bed and two-bed apartments. The homes are all A2-rated and highly energy efficient, which will significantly reduce energy costs for residents.
Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform & Digitalisation, said: 'I am delighted to officially launch these 20 housing units in Ardee. Housing is the Government's top priority, and this project is a clear, demonstrable example and symbol of precisely what can be achieved when public and private work together in partnership to deliver state-of-the-art homes for people and families in our communities. I commend the Department of Housing, Louth County Council and all those involved in the delivery of this development.'
Cllr Kevin Callan, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, said: 'Louth County Council is leading the way nationally in terms of the quantity and quality of units that are being delivered across various schemes, including this fantastic turnkey development in the centre of Ardee. These apartments and houses will provide much-needed homes to the future residents. As Cathaoirleach, I have been very heartened by the dedication and hard work of our housing team in bringing projects like this to fruition, and I look forward to continuing significant housing delivery in the years ahead.'
David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, said: 'Under the Housing for All programme (2022–2026), Louth County Council is committed to delivering 1,323 social homes through a mix of direct-build projects, partnerships with Approved Housing Bodies, and Part V and turnkey acquisitions. We are also increasing the roll-out of Affordable Housing Schemes, and we are currently building a pipeline for future delivery. We are projecting delivery of more than 2,000 homes over the programme's duration, and at present, we have 440 homes under construction across eight sites.
'I wish to commend the developer, Seamus Rogers of Currabeg Construction, for delivering this high-quality housing scheme at a reasonable cost. These new A2-rated homes offer both comfort and energy efficiency, and we wish future residents every happiness in their new homes.'
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