Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2016
123. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the existing complex of flats on Dominick Street, Dublin 1, including if he will refurbish them or have them demolished, given his announcement on 29 June 2016 of the development of 72 units of social housing and community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20399/16]
View answerI was pleased to announce the provision of €22 million to Dublin City Council last week, for the construction of 72 new social housing units on the east side of Dominick Street in Dublin 1. This new development will allow for the re-housing of some 50 households from the existing west side blocks on Dominick Street and will create 22 new units for households from the Council’s housing lists, as well as providing community facilities.
The future approach to the existing west side blocks is, in the first instance, a matter for Dublin City Council. I am supportive of the re-development of this area and my Department will work with the Council when it has developed proposals for the future of those blocks.
