Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
355. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Ballymun shopping centre, Dublin; and the future plans that are in place in view of the fact that it is in the National Assets Management Agency's control. [14096/13]
View answerBallymun Regeneration Limited (BRL) and Dublin City Council are continuing to explore all options to further the economic objectives of the Ballymun Masterplan including the redevelopment of the privately owned Ballymun Shopping Centre and the adjoining lands owned by the Council.
Planning permission for the redevelopment of the centre and the adjoining lands was granted in September 2009. The proposed redevelopment did not proceed at the time due to the prevailing economic conditions. However, provision of commercial, retail and other services in Ballymun, and at this prominent site in particular, remains very important within the context of the overall regeneration programme. My Department understands that Dublin City Council is in contact with the parties who hold an interest in this site with the objective of progressing the proposed redevelopment.
