Regeneration Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Ceisteanna (490)

Dessie Ellis

Ceist:

490. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current status of Ballymun shopping centre and future plans for the development. [9456/14]

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 of the area did not proceed at that 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.

The City Council continues 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.