Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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1084. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for each of the following regeneration projects which were previously subject to Public Private Partnerships and which collapsed under the previous administration, namely, Devaney Gardens in Dublin 7; Dominick Street,; and Seán Mac Diarmada Street in Dublin 1; and Croke Villas in Dublin 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22311/15]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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Following the collapse of the Public Private Partnership arrangements for the delivery of a number of regeneration projects in the Dublin city area, Dublin City Council established a taskforce to examine alternative options for projects originally included under the PPP process. My Department is continuing to work with the City Council to advance proposals to regenerate the various areas concerned.

In relation to O’Devaney Gardens, it is a matter for the City Council to submit proposals for the regeneration of this complex. A capital appraisal for the redevelopment of Dominick Street has been submitted to my Department by the City Council and h a s been subject of further discussions with the Council and a response on the matter will issue shortly.

Having regard to Sean McDermott Street, it is a matter for the City Council to develop proposals for the possible regeneration of this area. However, last October my Department approved funding for the provision of 18 housing units by Sophia Housing Association in Sean McDermott Street under my Department’s Capital Assistance Scheme. Work on this scheme is well advanced and due to be completed later this year.

Dublin City Council is currently engaged in negotiations with the GAA in relation to the possibility for a joint redevelopment approach in Croke Villas area. I understand from the City Council that these negotiations are at an advanced stage. My Department will continue to work with the Council to advance the planning of this scheme. In this context, my Department has agreed to part-fund the refurbishment of four houses on Ballybough Road to provide accommodation for residents who wish to remain in the locality. This scheme is currently at planning stage, and the City Council has advised that work will commence early in 2016.