Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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Dublin City Council, with support from my Department, has been undertaking a significant remedial works and new build project on the site of the old Bunratty Road Maisonettes. The project includes elements of refurbishment, demolition and new build, as well as addressing the boundary on to Oscar Traynor Road. The first phase of the redevelopment of Bunratty Road Maisonettes was completed in 2011 and included major refurbishments to the original maisonettes with 16 high quality units provided from previously vacant stock. It also included the construction of 42 new units. My Department provided some €14 million to support this ambitious first phase.

My Department recently approved funding for Phase 2 of the project, the refurbishment of 36 units, at a projected cost of €3.6m. Dublin City Council is in the process of engaging a contractor to carry out these works, which are expected to be largely completed by year end. Further phases of the project may be considered within the context of the City Council's overall improvement works programme, housing need in the area and the availability of Exchequer funding. It remains a matter for Dublin City Council to prioritise projects within its annual improvement works programme.

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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There are no proposals with my Department at present regarding the flat complex at Cromcastle Court, Coolock. However, I understand that Dublin City Council is currently considering its options in relation to improvement works to vacant units at the site, as well broader remedial works considerations. The Council has already submitted its 2012 improvement works programme, without reference to this project. It is a matter for the Council to prioritise and progress individual projects within their annual programme.