It comes as another €3.6 million is set to be pumped into social housing projects in several areas.
This will result in an extra 27 units being built – 7 of which will be acquired by voluntary housing bodies Focus Ireland, Simon and the Camphill Communities.
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A further three construction projects will be kick-started in Clonmel, Carrick on Suir and Fethard.
Minister Kelly says a comprehensive programme of building is now in place.