Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 January 2023
133. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the regeneration of St. Andrews flat complex in the south inner city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2153/23]
View answerFollowing on from reviews of the conditions of its older flat complexes and based on the need to modernise and bring the living conditions up to acceptable levels and as part of its climate action plans, Dublin City Council (DCC) has advised my Department that they are developing a long term strategy for the redevelopment and/or refurbishment of many of these complexes. This is a matter for DCC in the first instance.
With regard to St. Andrew’s Court my Department provided Stage 1 approval for the demolition of the existing flat complex and the construction of 37 social housing apartments in December 2020.
DCC has advised that an integrated design team were appointed to progress the design of the new housing scheme towards planning lodgement.
Following the submission of the Stage 2 application to my Department in July 2022, DCC was requested to provide additional information, which now forms the basis of ongoing discussions.
Upon receipt of additional information from DCC my Department expects to be in a position to provide Stage 2 approval. DCC are developing and finalising a design to bring the project through planning.
