asked the Minister for the Environment if he will make a statement on the success or otherwise of the redesignation of urban renewal areas throughout the country; and if he will include Navan, County Meath as an urban renewal area.
Written Answers. - Urban Renewal Areas.
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The urban renewal scheme has achieved considerable success. Apart from the Custom House Docks Area, it has resulted so far in completed developments to a value of approximately £19 million, developments under construction to a value of approximately £35 million and developments still in planning to a value of some £100 million. The rate and extent of progress varies a good deal as between the 15 areas which have been designated for urban renewal purposes.
My Department is completing a detailed review of the urban renewal scheme in terms of developments completed, under way or in planning at end 1988. I will let the Deputy have a copy of the information involved when, as I expect shortly, it is fully compiled.
I have no immediate proposal to designate Navan for urban renewal purposes.