Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
843. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on the response to the request for a meeting from groups (details supplied) to discuss a local regeneration issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36823/13]
View answerMy Department currently supports an ambitious programme of regeneration which seeks to address the causes of disadvantage in communities and large social housing estates through holistic programmes of physical, social and economic regeneration. This year, my Department is providing funding of over €6 2 million to Dublin City Council in respect of their 2013 social housing programme. This includes €31 million for regeneration projects in Ballymun and at a number of other locations in Dublin City. A further €9.8 million is being provided under the Remedial Works Scheme for the refurbishment of tenanted and vacant units in Liberty House and Bunratty.
It is a matter for the relevant housing authority, in this case Dublin City Council, to develop proposals for the regeneration of particular areas and for the submission of proposals to my Department for funding approval. In the case of St. Anthony’s Road, the appropriate improvement works may be more appropriate to the Remedial Works measure of my Department’s Social Housing Investment Programme. My Department will be raising this with Dublin City Council with a view to progressing an effective strategy for addressing the concerns of local residents. Once an agreed strategy has been established, I will be happy to meet with local residents and stakeholders.
