Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017
618. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of housing units that have been constructed as part of plans (details supplied) since the original Limerick regeneration master plan in January 2008, in tabular form. [41692/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra619. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units that are refurbishments of pre-existing structures (details supplied), in tabular form. [41693/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra620. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units under construction (details supplied), in tabular form. [41694/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra621. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of units (details supplied) due to commence in 2017 and 2018, in tabular form. [41695/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra622. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the number of housing units (details supplied) that have been refurbished under the thermal upgrade programme to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41696/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 618 to 622, inclusive, together.
The detailed advancement of housing and other works under the Limerick Regeneration Programme is a matter in the first instance for Limerick city and Limerick County Council. The table below sets out the council's regeneration numbers for housing units that have been completed, are in progress or are planned in relation to construction, significant refurbishment/remediation or are being upgraded via the "thermal upgrade" programme.
The Limerick Regeneration Framework Implementation Plan, LRFIP, which was published in 2013, heralded a move away from demolitions and a prioritisation of the refurbishment option along with targeted, high-quality new housing construction and a continued focus on community and economic supports. Good progress is being made in implementing the LRFIP across the three pillars of regeneration (Physical, Social, and Economic); the table illustrates progress to date in respect of the physical improvement programme. A review of the LRFIP was published last year by the council and it showed some encouraging progress under the three pillars and maps out the next steps in its implementation. The review can be accessed at following link: https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/housing/regeneration/limerick-regeneration-framework-implementation-plan.
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No of Housing Units |
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Status |
Completed |
In Progress |
Planned |
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Constructed |
122 |
121 |
243* |
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Refurbished |
351 |
23 |
N/A |
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Thermal Upgrades |
437 |
216 |
767 |
* Includes 19 infill units at St Mary's Park which are due on site shortly.
