Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
750. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider funding the regeneration of the flats at Togher (Cherry Tree Road, Clashduv Road, Maple Place, Sycamore Place, Hazel Road) and at Desmond Square, Cork. [46845/24]
View answerCork City Council is responsible for the management and maintenance of the apartment complexes in their ownership, including flats at Togher and at Desmond Square, which are now in excess of 50 years old.
Notwithstanding, funding is available from my Department for refurbishment projects though various schemes including the Estate Regeneration Programme. My Department has been informed by Cork City Council that it is currently undertaking a review of all such complexes in Cork City, to explore options for their long-term regeneration. This review will take time to complete but will seek to identify the most effective strategies to modernise the buildings, incorporating energy-efficient technologies, and put in place planned preventative maintenance strategies for their future management.
My Department has been advised that the Council intends to engage with the Department at an early stage once appropriate solutions are identified. Once received, my Department will liaise with and review any proposals submitted by Cork City Council in this regard.
