John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 321: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding he has allocated to the local authority for the Cranmore regeneration project in Sligo; if his attention has been drawn to the circumstances encountered as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); the directive he will issue to them to deal with the difficulties encountered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9125/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Up to the 31 December 2006, nearly €1.3 million has been expended in respect of the regeneration of the Cranmore Estate out of an allocation of €1.8 million. The Council's proposal to refurbish vacant houses in the estate, on which approximately €500,000 has been spent to date, is currently underway.

My Department is actively engaged with the local authority in scoping the regeneration project and setting out the work programme. This is a major regeneration project, which will have a significant impact on the future development of Sligo as a Gateway City. The scheme is being advanced as quickly as possible given the complexity and range of issues that have to be addressed.

Regarding the specific matters raised in the letter, the key issue would appear to be concern about a lack of communication on the project. We have discussed this with the authority concerned who are committed to keeping the residents informed of developments in the area.