Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 June 2021
15. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the State or public lands in Dublin 8, 10 and 12 which have been earmarked for transfer to the Land Development Agency; and the acreage and current use and zoning of each site. [33788/21]
View answerThe Land Development Agency (LDA) was established on an interim basis in September 2018, by way of an Establishment Order made under the Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) Act 1971, pending the enactment of primary legislation when it will be established as a commercial State agency.
In accordance with the Programme for Government, legislation to establish the LDA on a statutory basis is being progressed as a matter of urgency. The Land Development Agency Bill 2021 will focus on the establishment of the corporate form and financial structure of the Agency. The Bill recently concluded Committee Stage in Dáil Éireann.
The Agency is currently working on an initial tranche of 8 sites that have near term delivery potential for 4,000 new homes. Significant preparatory work is underway in relation to these initial sites, with feasibility, planning and other preparatory works already initiated. The LDA is also in the process of sourcing a further pipeline of sites.
In relation to initial and further sites specifically in the Dublin 8, 10 and 12 areas, the LDA have confirmed they are currently working on progressing four such sites at Donore, Cherry Orchard, Meath Hospital and the Digital Hub.
The information regarding, the acreage, current use and zoning of these sites is set out in the summary table which I will arrange to circulate to the Deputy
|
Site Name |
Acreage |
Current Use |
Current Zoning |
|
St Teresa’s/Donore Project |
14.5 acres |
Vacant Space |
Strategic Residential/Mix use |
|
Cherry Orchard |
(estimated) 30.09 acres |
Green Space |
Existing Residential/Strategic Residential |
|
Meath Hospital |
0.75 acres |
Car Parking |
Existing Residential |
|
Digital Hub |
5.6 acres |
Enterprise/Commercial |
Existing Residential/Mix use |
