Planning Issues.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007

Wednesday, 19 December 2007

Questions (338)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

383 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a local survey (details supplied) that found that 93% of people felt they were not receiving enough information on the proposed developments for St. Mary’s Park area of Limerick City; if, in view of the survey findings, he will consider extending the remit of the Limerick Northside Regeneration Agency to enable it to assume responsibility for the regeneration of the St. Mary’s Park area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35726/07]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

The survey to which the question refers has not been brought to my attention. Limerick City Council recently submitted a report on the regeneration strategy for St. Mary's Park, which involved extensive consultation with residents of the area. This report, and the appropriate arrangements for taking forward the regeneration of St. Mary's Park within the overall framework of the Limerick regeneration agencies, are currently under examination in my Department.