Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 662: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's response to the proposed refurbishment of Markievicz House, Dublin 2 and the proposed redevelopment of Conway Court, Macken Street, Dublin 2; and if he will ensure that funds will be made available within 2008 to carry out the agreed proposals. [31085/07]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Housing Management Initiative, local authorities were given direct control, from 1 January 2007, over their internal capital receipts from the sale of local authority dwellings, which are to be used primarily for their improvement works programmes. While my Department approves the overall programmes, it is the responsibility of local authorities to prioritise and advance individual projects. The overall programme proposed by Dublin City Council was approved by my Department on 24 April 2007.

In progressing individual elements of programmes, local authorities must comply with certain project appraisal and assessment requirements. In that context, Dublin City Council was asked by my Department on 3 July 2007 to prepare a cost benefit analysis for projects under their precinct improvement programme, including the Markievicz House complex. A response from Dublin City Council is awaited.

With regard to Conway Court, a submission was received last week by my Department and is currently under examination.