We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Donegal County Council in Ireland across 33 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Housing Capital - Ongoing Construction Projects
588 housing units currently under construction across county at various stages. Buncrana Rockytown Phase 2 (54 units) with piling underway and 31 units at blockwork stage; Bodoren (42 units) roofed wi…
“There's a total of 588 projects on site. 508 housing units being built on site as we speak today, and 199 of that 588 are roofed. So there's substanti…”
Housing Capital Programme - Completed Units
282 housing units completed under Housing for All programme across Donegal. Projects include developments in Donegal Town (38 units), Convoy (11 units), Letterkenny (multiple phases), Ballyboffey, Rap…
“There's a range of projects members across the country here completed with a total of 282, from projects in Donegal, Clare, Leitrim, Kean, Ardagh Gree…”
St. Johnston Housing Development - Contractor Award
Lowry Construction appointed for St. Johnston social housing development, 30 units. Site clearance and hoarding commenced. Project being delivered as in-house construction.
“the second project is Lowry Construction in St. Johnston, and again, if the members are passing St. Johnston, you'll see the hoarding and site clearan…”
Lifford Common Housing Development - Contract Award
John O'Donnell Construction Limited appointed as contractor for Lifford Common social housing development, 60 units. Contractor commenced July 2025 with phased delivery - initial units expected within…
“the John O'Donnell Construction Limited has been appointed as the contractor for Lifford Common, and the members will see the hoarding and the work ha…”
282 Units Completed Since 2022
Council has completed 282 housing units since 2022 through various delivery mechanisms including in-house construction, shared island, design and build, competitive dialogue, housing associations, par…
“The first line there outlines the number of units completed since 2022, and that totals 282 units”
Ballymacool Social Housing - Large-Scale Development
Ballymacool, Letterkenny: 172-unit large-scale housing development. Part 8 process concluded; going to plenary council Monday 29 September for decision. Workshop held with elected members 24 September…
“The first project is one of our larger schemes of 172 homes at Ballymacool, Letterkenny. The Part 8 for the development was advertised on the 17th of …”
Housing Capital - Tamney Project Stage 4 Approval
Morrowview Tamney 10-unit project has received Stage 4 departmental approval for contractor appointment. Letter of confirmation to be sent to contractor within days with view to starting on site as so…
“Stage 4 approval submission has been approved for the appointment of the contractor for the construction of Morrowview, Tamney, 10 units... letter of …”
Housing Capital - Ballymacool Social Housing Scheme
Part 8 planning approval obtained 29 September 2025 for 172-unit social housing development at Ballymacool Letterkenny. Project now proceeding to Stage 2 departmental submission with preliminary busin…
“Part 8 was approved by elected members for Ballymacool social housing scheme, 172 units, at the plenary meeting on the 29th of September”
588 Units Currently Under Construction
588 units currently under construction across 28 separate capital projects at various stages: site clearance, blockwork, roofing, and final stages. 189 units already roofed. Projects range from small …
“So that's a total of 588 units on site currently under construction at various stages. Again, a number of them just site established and site clearanc…”
Lifford Common Housing Contract Award - 60 Units
Stage 4 approval (approval to appoint contractor) has been received from Department of Housing for Lifford Common housing project. Successful contractor appointment scheduled for week of 28 July 2025.…
“We have approval now to appoint the contractor for Lougher Common for 60 housing units. I will be appointing the contractor next week.”
Killibegs Social Housing - 18 Apartments
18-apartment development at Old Fentra Road, Killibegs. Part 8 advertised for public consultation July 2025. Going to plenary council Monday 29 September for member decision. In-house architectural de…
“the development of 18 apartments at Old Fentra Road in Killibegs. Again, the Part 8 was advertised for public consultation in July and will be present…”
Social Housing Construction - 21 Units at Ballymagowan
Approval to construct 21 number social housing units with new vehicle entrance, connection to existing services and site development works at Ballymagowan, Donkeneely, County Donegal. This project rep…
“To approve the construction of 21 number social housing units together with a new vehicle entrance adjoining the L 14.452, connection to existing serv…”
Approved Housing Body Approvals Delays
Significant delays in AHB (Approved Housing Body) approvals causing housing units to remain vacant. Examples cited: 18 houses in Letterkenny vacant for nearly 8 months awaiting departmental approval, …
“there are 18 houses in Letterkenny vacant... even the likes of Ardour, which we know there is issues... there's a number of— I think it's 26 houses ly…”
December 2025 Housing Action Items
Multiple action items for December 2025: Submit Stage 4 applications for 28 units (St. Arnaud and Kilmacranagh), Submit 8 turnkey projects for budget approval, Assess tenders for consultants (Kellybeg…
“the focus is on submitting submitting the Stage 4 applications to the department to appoint successful contractors for the in-house projects in St. Ar…”
Revenue Deficit Reduction Progress
General revenue deficit reduced from €3.7m (end 2023) to €2.5m (end 2024). Overall deficit reduction from €17.5m peak over 11 years shows strong financial management. Council achieved €1.2m surplus in…
“The general revenue deficit at the end of the previous year, 2023, was £3.7 million deficit. And the general revenue deficit at the end of '24 was €2.…”
2024 Capital Expenditure Report
Audited accounts show total capital expenditure of €183.5m in 2024, compared to €161.6m in 2023. Largest areas of spend: roads (€50m+), housing capital (€90m), and recreation/amenity (€16.1m). This re…
“expenditure including transfers to revenue in 2024 was $183.5 million. $183.5 million in capital spend last year. The previous year it was $161.6 mill…”
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