Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
644. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current plans for Ballymun town centre in view of the recent news that a store (details supplied) will be closing down. [12898/14]
View answerThe establishment of Main Street in Ballymun, with significant public sector investment, is one of the major achievements of the regeneration project with a variety of commercial, retail and community facilities.
Planning permission for the redevelopment of the privately owned Ballymun Shopping Centre and the adjoining lands owned by the City Council was granted in September 2009. The proposed redevelopment of the area did not proceed at that time due to the prevailing economic conditions. However, the provision of commercial, retail and other services in Ballymun, and at this prominent site in particular, remains an important objective within the context of the overall regeneration programme.
Dublin City Council continues to liaise with the relevant parties, including NAMA and the Receiver, with the objective of progressing the proposed redevelopment of the existing shopping centre and adjoining lands.
My Department is not aware of any proposal, by the retailer referred to, to close the Ballymun outlet.
