Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2007
309 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when, in view of the fact that residents have agreed the regeneration of their flats a number of months ago, he will sign off on the council plans for the refurbishment of flats (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23068/07]
View answerUnder the Housing Management Initiative, local authorities have been given direct control, from 1 January 2007, in relation to their internal capital receipts from the sale of local authority dwellings, which are to be used primarily for their improvement works programmes. While my Department approves the overall programmes, it is the responsibility of local authorities to prioritise and advance individual projects. The overall programme proposed by Dublin City Council was approved by my Department on 24 April 2007.
In progressing individual elements of programmes, local authorities must comply with certain project appraisal and assessment requirements. In that context, Dublin City Council was asked by my Department on 30 July 2007 to prepare a cost benefit analysis for projects under their precinct improvement programme, including the flats complex in question. In addition, my Department has raised concerns regarding some design elements of the proposed works.
A response from Dublin City Council is awaited.
