Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 April 2017
45. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if a community and youth centre will be included in the plans for the redevelopment of O'Devaney Gardens in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16822/17]
View answerThe O’Devaney Gardens site is well served by existing community facilities in the form of schools, sports halls, parish centres etc. It is considered that new residential homes will help to support existing facilities in the area.
In addition, the close proximity of the new DIT Grangegorman campus with its sporting and recreational facilities (gyms, swimming pool, etc.) and the commitment to provide access to the local community by way of community gain will also greatly enhance the range of facilities in the locality.
The issue of whether a community and youth centre should be included in the re-development of O’Devaney Gardens is a matter for Dublin City Council, in the first instance.
