Inland Waterways

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Questions (488)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

488. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Inland Waterways Ireland has announced that it plans to sell off the site of the graving dock in Ringsend, Dublin 4; if he will ensure that in the event of the sale proceeding that the price will not fall below the €20 million value that he has placed on the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17044/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government

Waterways Ireland is a navigation authority, responsible for the management, maintenance, development and promotion of over 1000 km of inland navigable waterways, principally for recreational purposes. It is the freehold owner of a site in Grand Canal Dock, known as City Block 19.

The City Block 19 site is designated within the North Lotts and Grand Canal SDZ for residential, commercial and community development. Waterways Ireland has not announced any plans to sell off the site. It is continuing to examine options including a potential disposal of the site. Should a disposal be progressed a minimum reserve price would be placed on the site reflecting a fair market value.