Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
778. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if steps have been taken to initiate the regeneration of Pearse House, Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19883/21]
View answerDublin City Council has submitted to my Department a Stage 1 proposal for the refurbishment of the 75 flats in the Pearse House flat complex. This proposal considers five options that include amalgamation of some of the smaller units and the possibility of some additionality.
My Department requested and received further information from the Council which is currently under review by my Department's technical advisors. As this flat complex is listed as a protected structure, this application has also been forwarded to the Built Heritage and Architectural Policy Unit of my Department for review as required under the planning acts. A follow up meeting has been held between my Department officials and the Council's housing and architecture teams to explore the options in the proposal. It is expected that my Department will issue a response to the Council in the coming weeks.
