Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)

It is important that a message goes out that things can be solved. I heard the Minister of State's point that there are some signs that negotiations are taking place. In the event that those negotiations fail, I hope the Minister of State and his Department officials will be available to help in any way.

This has been a huge issue for many years in St. Michael's Estate. This is a prime site in a prime location. These families want to be relocated in the area they live, among their own families and friends and facilities that they have had over the years, such as schools, hospitals and health centres. The cost in human terms is huge, so I hope the Minister of State will intervene if there is a problem.

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