Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2007
301 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will comprehensively address the serious concerns regarding the health implications of living in a location (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6799/07]
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The Traveller specific accommodation scheme at Labre Park consists of 30 units of three and four bed, single storey houses and a small community building. I understand there is also an unauthorised encampment adjacent to the Labre Park scheme consisting of some 16 units, including mobile homes and modular prefabricated buildings. An area to the west of the site has been subject to illegal dumping from time to time, which necessitated a clean-up by Dublin City Council on a number of occasions.
Dublin City Council, in consultation with residents of the site, is advancing proposals for the comprehensive redevelopment of the entire site to provide 22 new units of accommodation, a new and expanded community centre, the under-grounding of ESB cables, securing the adjoining Gallanstown stream and the implementation of measures to prevent unauthorised dumping in the future. The Council also intend, as a separate development, to provide a Civic and Amenity Depot in the industrial estate adjacent to the site.
My Department is currently assessing the technical merit and financial viability of the Council's proposal with a view to an early decision.
