Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

When we examined this three or four years ago we were told that would include the existing houses in the area. This scheme developed over recent years but there was disagreement initially over whether the process by which we did it was safe. It has been done with substantial agreement, however, and it is operating. It is needed to give the area a chance to breathe. The Department has overseen the taxpayer's investment in regenerating areas and hopefully we will do this in many other areas, based on practical experience.

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