Vol. 401 No. 4
57 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment if he proposes to make specific additional funds available to Dublin City and County Local Authorities in 1991 to enable them to make Dublin, European City of Culture in 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
In accordance with the environment action programme, I have recently made a provisional allocation of £500,000 to Dublin Corporation from the urban renewal grants scheme towards works to enhance the environs of the Custom House Docks area in Dublin. This allocation will support a total expenditure in excess of £1 million on these works in 1990.
I have also announced a major extension of urban renewal areas in Dublin city and elsewhere. In addition, the deadline for qualifying works within the existing designated areas has been extended from 31 May 1991 until 31 May 1993.
Details of the Environment Vote for 1991 still have to be determined through the Estimates process.
