Seán Sherlock
Question:402. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific plans and timelines he has received from a local authority on a project (details supplied). [24206/23]
View answerTuesday, 23 May 2023
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The Cork Events Centre was included as a commitment under Project Ireland 2040. This underlines the Government’s objectives for urban regeneration, enhanced amenity and heritage, associated quality of life standards, balanced regional development, and the regeneration and development of Cork City Centre.
It was agreed by Government in the context of Budget 2020 that responsibility for making the grant funding available for the project would transfer to my Department. However, responsibility for the advancement of proposals for the development of the Events Centre remains, in the first instance, a matter for Cork City Council.
Engagement between my Department and Cork City Council have continued this year with recent meetings to determine progress and next steps.
The Council has advised my Department that detailed design of the Events Centre will be completed in Q2, 2023, following which Cork City Council will engage with the consortium in respect of the updated costs of the project and engage also with my Department as required.