Inland Waterways

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Questions (491)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

491. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will commission a feasibility study to examine options for the future development of the graving docks Ringsend, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17047/21]

Written answers

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

As owner of the site, Waterways Ireland has carried out a number of feasibility studies in relation to the potential development of City Block 19; seeking advice from property, legal and independent financial experts to consider options available and to carry out detailed cost benefit analyses to determine best use of site and best model for delivery. All considerations involve the conservation of the docks.

Any future development of the site will be carried out in accordance with the provisions set out in the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ planning scheme.