Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 1023: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a press statement released by his Department on 3 April 2007 failed to mention the boundary change in Moyross, Limerick; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that changes to the boundary of Moyross are critical in facilitating the intensive development and regeneration of the north city area in Limerick; if he will give a commitment to effect this change as a matter of urgency; the date at which this change will be effected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14864/07]

Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 1024: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the dates on which the two area-based special purpose regeneration agencies, Limerick northside regeneration and Limerick southside regeneration, will be established in order to address issues of social exclusion and regeneration in Moyross and other areas of Limerick City; the progress to date in respect of the establishment of these agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14865/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1023 and 1024 together.

Last October, Mr. John Fitzgerald, former Dublin City Manager, was appointed by Government to lead an initiative to address social exclusion, crime and disorder in Moyross and other parts of Limerick City. Mr. Fitzgerald recently completed his report and the Government have agreed to implement its recommendations. Work is underway in my Department at present in drafting the necessary statutory instruments to establish the regeneration agencies proposed and these agencies will be set up as soon as possible.

My Department's Press Statement included details of Mr Fitzgerald's recommendation of a limited extension of the Limerick city boundary to support regeneration and investment. My Department will be following up on this recommendation with Limerick City and County Councils as part of the implementation of the report.