asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware that in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown constituency there are housing estates completed up to 14 years ago which have still not been taken in charge by the local authorities; and that these estates include Beechmount Drive occupied 1951, Goatstown Avenue occupied 1952, Dormartin Park occupied 1955 and Woodley Park Estate, Kilmacud; and if he intends to take steps to ensure that the taking-in-charge of these estates and others in the constituency will be expedited.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Housing Estates.
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I am informed that the local authorities concerned have recently carried out surveys of housing estates which have been completed for some time but which have not yet been taken in charge by them, in order to ascertain the extent of the works which would have to be carried out to bring the estates up to the standard required before they can be taken in charge. They are now considering what action they can take in selected cases under section 35 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1963, to secure completion of outstanding works. I asked the local authorities for a full report on the surveys referred to and for a statement as to what steps they have taken or propose to take to secure completion of the estates affected.