Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
274. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on Prospect Hill, Dublin 11 specifically in relation as to the length of time it has been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5317/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraDublin City Council (DCC) have advised my Department that, following delays in the process, they have recently finalised the agreement with the receiver in relation to the acquisition of 58 unfinished units at Prospect Hill to add to their social housing stock, which are now in DCC ownership.
DCC have also advised that their housing department is currently preparing tender documents for the required remediation works with a view to going to tender in June this year.
It is estimated that the works will take 9 months to complete after which the units can be allocated.
The following revised reply was received on 19 March 2021.
Dublin City Council (DCC) has advised my Department that, following delays in the process, they are working to finalise and execute the agreement with the receiver in relation to the acquisition of 58 unfinished units at Prospect Hill to add to their social housing stock.
DCC has also advised that their housing department is currently preparing tender documents for the required remediation works with a view to going to tender in June this year.
It is estimated that the works will take 9 months to complete after which the units can be allocated.
