Priory Hall Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Questions (484)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

484. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of the implementation oversight group set up under the aegis of his Department to oversee the overall implementation of the October 2013 Priory Hall resolution framework, the current status of the resolution process; the steps that have been taken to keep property owners informed of the current status of the Priory Hall development; if a point of contact has been appointed by the oversight group to keep residents informed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45280/14]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

An implementation group, chaired by Dr Martin McAleese, is in place to oversee the effective implementation of all aspects of the agreed Framework. The implementation group includes representatives of both former residents and buy-to-let owners, thereby ensuring that all of the Priory Hall homeowners are fully engaged and fairly treated. In relation to the refurbishment works, the position is that in August 2014, my Department conveyed approval to Dublin City Council to proceed with the refurbishment works on the first two phases of the overall Priory Hall remediation project and to advance the planning of subsequent phases of this project.