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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Questions (315)

Joan Collins

Question:

345 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency sought applications or proposals for the post of Sligo regeneration community liaison person with 12 July 2011 as the closing date for receipt of proposals; the number of proposals or applications received; if a decision was made regarding the appointment of a liaison person; when the community liaison person will take up duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28866/11]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Willie Penrose)

On 23 June 2011, the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency sought applications for the provision of a Sligo Regeneration Community Liaison Service. My Department understands that five applications were received and, following assessment and interview, the successful applicant was appointed with effect from 1 September 2011.

The liaison service is being provided on a per diem basis. Since his appointment, the liaison person has undertaken some preliminary work relating to the scope and scale of the works proposed under regeneration and associated infrastructure development and the potential impact of these works on local communities. It is intended that consultants will be appointed later this year to prepare the regeneration masterplan. It is also intended that the liaison service will be provided on a full-time basis during the masterplanning phase of the project with the objective of facilitating consultation during this critical stage.