Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

When the three parties came into government, the LDA did not have legislation underpinning it and it had no money. We have been able to make significant advances in that regard and fully capitalise the LDA. I received approval for further capitalisation before Christmas. It delivered approximately 800 homes last year. I have been in Limerick on a number of occasions with the LDA. I was at the launch of the Colbert Station master plan, which will make a massive difference to Limerick. We want to see that drive forward. I assure the Deputy that the LDA is absolutely committed to that. We have seen it break ground on three large sites, namely, Shanganagh, Devoy Barracks and St. Kevin's in Cork. The LDA work is happening apace.

Specifically with regard to Limerick, I assure the Deputy the commitment is there. I am interested to hear his views on what is perceived in Limerick as a slow pace of delivery on the Colbert master plan. I will raise that directly with the LDA and revert to the Deputy.

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