Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
534. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the application from Dublin City Council regarding the regeneration of a building (details supplied). [1090/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of Dublin City Council's (DCC) continuous redevelopment work and building on their reviews of the conditions of its older flat complexes, they have advised my Department that they are developing a long term strategy for the redevelopment and/or refurbishment of many of these complexes. This is a matter for DCC in the first instance.
With regards to Pearse House, due to the large size and scope of the complex, the regeneration of the complex will be carried out on a phased basis over a number of years.
In April 2021, my Department issued Stage 1 Approval for the first phase of the regeneration of Pearse House, Dublin 2. The approved regeneration proposal involves the full deep retrofit and amalgamation of existing flats in Blocks L, M, N and P also known as the “small flats”. As Pearse House is a protected structure, the integrated design team includes a conservation architect.
DCC has advised that the tender assessment for the procurement of an integrated design team is complete and appointment of the successful tenderer is expected shortly. Once the design team is appointed, they will develop and finalise a design to bring through planning.
They have also advised that consultation with the local community and elected members will involve the design team sharing their design proposals as they progress.
