Minister Ring is quick off the mark in new post

NEWLY-appointed Mayo-based Minister for Community & Rural Affairs, Michael Ring, is quick of the mark in his new post.

He has confirmed a provisional budget of €694,443 to Mayo under the Local Authority Housing Construction Programme, Rebuilding Ireland Scheme.

He stated: “I am delighted with this significant funding announcement which will result in four new social homes for Balla which will comprise of four two bedroomed single story dwellings.

“These houses will be built under phase three (final phase) of the Woodlands, Balla project. This project has been allocated a provisional budget of €694,443,

“A sum of €571,200 is for construction and €20,000 is for site costs and the remainder of the budget is for technical fees, site investigations and utilities

“It will provide much needed housing for families in the Balla area.”