Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not know whether the Taoiseach is familiar with Dublin city's flat complexes. If he has been in and out of them, he will know that they are fairly unique and are incredible communities. He will also have observed how badly let down they have been by successive Governments. Some of the living conditions for citizens in our inner cities are reminiscent of another era, such is the level of hardship and the extent to which there is overcrowding and damp. There is a real need for regeneration. People have been waiting a decade or more for the promised regeneration to be delivered on. The flats on Dominick Street are one example. It has taken more than 15 years. I can see the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, speaking. It is only half way complete. It is a long-----

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