Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 November 2004
226 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a premises (details supplied) in County Wexford can also be designated residential to allow for a proposed development to include shops, offices and apartments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30575/04]
View answerThe designation of sites and related tax incentives for the purposes of the town renewal scheme was determined having regard to town renewal plans prepared by local authorities in accordance with the Town Renewal Act 2000 and relevant guidelines issued by my Department. These plans contained, or were accompanied by, recommendations for such designations by the relevant county council. An independent expert advisory panel assessed each such plan, and in turn made recommendations to the Minister in this regard. The panel's recommendations were accepted in full, and are the basis on which the town renewal scheme is now being implemented in all areas.
