Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 6 Mar 1990

Vol. 396 No. 6

Written Answers. - Ballyfermot (Dublin) House Refurbishment.

Jim Mitchell

Question:

174 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment if provision has been made in this year's Estimates for the refurbishment of 18 houses on Cloverhill Road and 12 houses on Clifden Drive, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10; if this approval has been signified in writing to Dublin Corporation; if he will give an estimate of the cost of this refurbishment; if he will give an assurance that as soon as the recommended tender is received in his Department he will deal with it without delay; the present stage of the tendering procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment (Mr. Connolly)

A capital allocation of £5 million has been notified to Dublin Corporation in respect of their expenditure under the remedial works scheme this year. The apportionment of the allocation between its approved projects, which include the Cherry Orchard Estate, is a matter for the local authority, as is the planning and execution of the work. The estimated overall cost of this project is some £6 million. Approval to seek tenders for phase 1A (12 houses) and phase 2 (18 houses) issued to the corporation last January. Their proposal in relation to the tenders will be dealt with as quickly as possible when they are received.