Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020
90. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when replacement housing in the Moyross regeneration area will be completed as part of the Limerick regeneration framework implementation plan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no construction is ongoing in the area at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28446/20]
View answerThe detailed advancement of housing and other works under the Limerick Regeneration programme is a matter in the first instance for Limerick City and County Council.
The Limerick Regeneration Framework Implementation Plan (LRFIP) published in 2013, heralded a move away from demolitions and towards a prioritisation of the refurbishment option along with the delivery of some targeted, high quality, new housing construction with a continued focus on community and economic supports. This has resulted in the completion of several projects to date in Moyross.
I understand that the Council has encountered some delays with the progression of projects. However, this is not unusual with regeneration projects as they can be quite multi-faceted and complex. My Department continues to work with Limerick City and County Council in order to progress the programme as speedily as possible. Many projects are at various stages of the approval process and a number of projects will go on site in the coming months.
The LRFIP runs until 2023 and it is envisaged that there will be projects ongoing until this date.
