asked the Minister for the Environment if, in respect of the designated areas in each of the towns and cities throughout the country he will give an indication of: (a) the number of developments that have sought planning permission within the designated area; (b) the number of such developments which have been granted planning permission; (c) the number of such developments that have commenced construction; (d) the approximate floor area of those developments for which planning permission has been granted; and (e) the total value of all the developments for which planning permission has been granted and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Comprehensive information under the detailed headings sought by the Deputy is not available in my Department. Progress under the urban renewal scheme is however being reviewed by my Department with a view to compiling a detailed report as at end 1988. I will let the Deputy have a copy of this report as soon as it is available.