Regeneration Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Ceisteanna (221)

Dessie Ellis

Ceist:

221. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Ballymun Shopping Centre, Dublin; and the future plans for its development. [43127/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

Planning permission for the redevelopment of the privately owned Ballymun Shopping Centre and the adjoining lands owned by Dublin City Council was granted in September 2009. The proposed redevelopment did not proceed at the time due to the prevailing economic conditions. However, the provision of commercial, retail and other services in Ballymun, and at this prominent site in particular, remains an important objective within the context of the overall regeneration programme.

Dublin City Council and Ballymun Regeneration Ltd continue to liaise with the relevant parties, including NAMA and the Receiver, with the objective of progressing the proposed redevelopment of the existing shopping centre and adjoining lands.