John Cummins (Waterford, Fine Gael)

Again, I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I wish to state unequivocally that the Department is absolutely committed to this regeneration and the regeneration of many other flat complexes across the country but we have to get it right. That is why we are awaiting proposals from Dublin City Council in that regard.We provide funding through a number of channels: the social housing investment programme, the affordable housing fund, the capital advance leasing facility, the cost rental equity loan and regeneration for remedial works, and these are through our estate regeneration fund. We look forward to receiving those proposals from Dublin City Council when they are forthcoming in order that we can find that balance between the quantum of units to be delivered on the site to regenerate the site to a high quality standard for the people who live there and ensure we continue work across other areas as well as Pearse House.