Local Authority Housing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2005

Tuesday, 18 October 2005

Ceisteanna (706)

Ruairí Quinn

Ceist:

784 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made in relation to the redevelopment of flats (details supplied) in Dublin 2; the budget he plans to allocate to such redevelopment; the discussions he has had with Dublin City Council in relation to the flats; the length of time for the redevelopment; when the redevelopment will be completed; the arrangements which will be made for current residents of the flats during the redevelopment of their individual units and blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28605/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

Dublin City Council has submitted a preliminary report to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, outlining the regeneration proposals for the Charlemont Street flats, including the Tom Kelly flats complex. As it is a preliminary report, the matter requires detailed consideration, by the Department in consultation with Dublin City Council, of the nature and extent of the proposed refurbishment and how it should be implemented in the most cost effective manner. The examination is being advanced by the Department and a decision will be conveyed to Dublin City Council as soon as possible. The question of committing funding to the outline proposals does not arise at this stage.