120 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will set out his response to a recent request by South Dublin County Council to change its scheme of letting priority by giving additional points to applicants who are living in a local area close to a proposed housing development; the date he received this request from South Dublin County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22827/00]
Written Answers. - Local Authority Housing.
No such request from South Dublin County Council has been received in the Department.
121 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will be in a position to approve the next round of funding for the redevelopment of Avonmore-Bolbrook, Dublin 24, where a pilot project was first established by South Dublin County Council to improve accommodation needs within its administrative area; when the council first applied for such funding; the likely timeframe before a decision is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22828/00]
I assume the Deputy is referring to the proposed development of 11 houses at Bolbrook, Tallaght, by South Dublin County Council. I understand that the Part X planning consultation process was completed in September and the local authority intends to submit proposals to my Department shortly.