Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024
388. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will meet with residents of Oliver Bond House and the Robert Emmet Community Development Project in relation to the recent report on respiratory conditions for residents in the complex; and the proposed redevelopment and timeline for the same. [6142/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe regeneration of the Oliver Bond House complex by Dublin City Council (DCC) has my Department's full support. My Department provided Stage 1 Capital Appraisal approval to DCC for the redevelopment for the flats in Blocks L, M and N, on the 16th March 2022. This allowed for a guarantee of Departmental support whilst also tasking DCC to investigate a review of options to find the most suitable solution for the site.
The Department provided funding approval for four regeneration projects at Oliver Bond House in November 2023. These projects are as follows:
* N29-2-988 Social Housing Delivery
* N29-2-1057 Oliver Bond Community Centre
* N29-2-1058 Oliver Bond Precinct Improvement Works
* N29-2-1059 Oliver Bond Social Integration
I can confirm that my office is working with the representatives of the Oliver Bond residents' group to provide them with an opportunity to present to me on "Respiratory Health Among Residents of Oliver Bond Report". I anticipate that there will be input also provided by the report authors. The details of that meeting will be finalised in due course.
