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Tenants get keys for 14 new properties in De Vere Court
Mayor John Moran along with Brian McCarthy, Director of Service Limerick City & County Council and Cllr Catherine Slattery, Príomh Chomhairleoir handing over the keys to Mandy McNamara and her Son Mason , some of the new residents at the new development of 16 new homes in De Vere Court, Carew Park. Photograph by Eamon Ward
Limerick City and County Council was delighted to hand over keys to local authority tenants of 14 new properties in De Vere Court, John Carew Park
The De Vere Court development comprises of a total of 16 properties – eight two-bed and eight three-bed – with two properties offered under the Incremental Purchase Scheme.
This allows a property to be purchased at a discounted rate for those eligible under the scheme.
A number of the new tenants have moved from the uncertainty of emergency homeless accommodation into the security of long-term housing.
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This project has been delivered by Limerick City and County Council’s Regeneration Directorate and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Michael Fitzgibbon Contractors Limited have delivered these homes using Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF), with all units achieving an A rating under the Building Energy Rating (BER).
Finished to an exceptionally high standard, these homes offer spacious accommodation for modern-day living.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, visited the new development to meet with some of the new tenants and described the development as a “modest but significant step” in unlocking housing delivery for Limerick.
The Mayor said, “When it comes to housing, delivery is what matters. These 14 tenants have been afforded stability and an opportunity to build roots through our action and delivery. Ultimately, we want to continue to turn this momentum into more keys into doors, building more communities and delivering more homes across Limerick.”
Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery, said De Vere Court is a “very welcome development for Carew Park and the wider area”.
She said, “It is great to see high-quality homes being delivered for local families, and the inclusion of two homes under the Incremental Purchase Scheme is very welcome. These homes will bring new energy to the community and support the continued growth and regeneration of the area.
Director General at Limerick City and County Council, Dr. Pat Daly added the energy-efficient homes “will make a real difference in people’s lives”. He noted, “This development reflects our ongoing commitment to providing sustainable housing solutions and supporting the regeneration of communities across Limerick.”
Construction of the De Vere Court development by Michael Fitzgibbon Contractors Limited commenced in September 2024 at a cost of around €4m. This is the latest development in the area, with 26 units welcomed to Churchfield, in nearby O’Malley Park, over the winter months.
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