Written answers

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Local Authority Housing

Photo of Seán ConnickSeán Connick (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Question 229: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is preferable to refurbish or to demolish and rebuild a local authority housing estate (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20440/09]

Photo of Michael FinneranMichael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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At a meeting I held with a deputation from New Ross Town Council on 1 April 2009, which the Deputy also attended, the options of refurbishment or demolition and rebuild at the housing estate concerned were discussed, with the latter being my Department's preferred option. New Ross Town Council undertook to consider the matter further and I understand that the Council, at a meeting on 28 April 2009, passed a formal resolution to refurbish one vacant block in the estate, using their Internal Capital Receipts, and to re-evaluate the position in light of the outcome of that refurbishment.

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