My Department is awaiting proposals from Sligo Borough Council on the scope of the overall regeneration work to Cranmore Estate and it is understood that these proposals are currently being finalised by the Council. The question of committing funding to this project is dependent of my Department's assessment of these proposals. In the meantime, my Department is currently examining tender proposals received from the Council in respect of the refurbishment of 13 vacant houses in the Cranmore Estate. The works to these houses will take place prior to the main regeneration work to the estate.