Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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74. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the north Dublin inner city forum; and the actions that have been taken in this regard. [28655/16]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Last July Government launched a major initiative for the Dublin North East Inner City with the establishment of a Ministerial Taskforce to oversee the long-term social and economic regeneration of the area.

To support the work of the Ministerial Taskforce, which I Chair, Mr Kieran Mulvey has been appointed to engage with the local community groups, representatives and other interests, and to report back by November with specific recommendations.

The Ministerial Taskforce met recently and was briefed by Mr Mulvey on his work to date which has mainly involved meetings with people in the area, including community groups, residents, businesses, public representatives and public agencies. He will continue his programme of meetings and has invited short submissions to made by individuals or groups to him over the coming weeks. He remains on track to submit his report by end-November.

A number of immediate measures were also announced to help the community address some of the immediate challenges facing it, including investment in sports facilities, community and youth projects, and the refurbishment of Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station.