Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 516: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will ensure that a site resolution plan is urgently prepared by Fingal County Council for the site east of an estate (details supplied) in the North Fringe, Dublin 13 in view of its unsightly abandoned and unfinished nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11120/12]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 517: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering if a site resolution plan should be prepared by Dublin City Council for Priory Hall, Dublin 13 in view of the current state of this estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11121/12]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 517 together.

The formulation of Site Resolution Plans (SRP) is a key tool in resolving issues in unfinished developments. Such plans enable developers to work with local authorities, financial institutions, NAMA and residents in determining how best to pursue resolution of problematic sites. The process also entails working with stakeholders in identifying the best long-term solution for developments in terms of their configuration, use of vacant buildings and ownership in a way that is in the best interests of residents.

As part of the work of the National Coordination Committee on Unfinished Housing Developments my Department has initiated a pilot project for the resolution of sites using the site resolution plan process. As part of the process my Department has issued a working template in order to establish best practice in this area. I intend that the process which is pivotal to the resolution of problem sites, will be used more extensively in the coming year. Ultimately however, the initiation of the SRP process in respect of a particular development is a matter for the local authority concerned.