Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State was trying to figure out where Noonan's Road is in Cork. To be helpful, it just behind the Bandon Road and Barrack Street area. The area is very much associated with the late Toddy O'Sullivan. I take this opportunity to put on record my condolences to his family. I am reading the Minister of State's response and it does not acknowledge the many applications made between 2009 and 2019 which did not succeed. With regard to the November 2019 funding, I am not saying it was not welcome but that was about gauges and energy monitoring systems going into flats. That is fine. There is no harm in these things but they do not make the flat warmer, drier or more comfortable. While welcome, that was a bit of a disappointment because the residents were expecting a lot more. They were expecting regeneration. This is the first time I have heard this piece regarding a decision on funding. Obviously, I will check that out but it is my understanding that the city council has put this out to e-tender and is hearing that there is no programme ready for next year.

The Minister of State should put together a programme and announce it as soon as possible. This community needs generation as much as, or perhaps more than, any community and should be considered for a pilot programme if there is not going to be an overall programme.

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