Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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444. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will consider a submission by a residents' association (detail supplied) to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13475/17]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Neither my Department nor Cork County Council is aware of any submission by the Residents Association referred to in the details supplied.

The Revised Masterplan for Cork City Northwest Regeneration Programme was adopted in 2011, following extensive consultation with elected members, residents and other key stakeholders. This Plan clearly outlines the areas to be covered under the Programme and I understand that the residents in question are outside the area covered by the plan. There are no plans at this stage to review the boundary of the regeneration area.

It should be noted that the residents of Knocknaheeney and the greater Knocknaheeney area, however, do now enjoy better community facilities already delivered under the Regeneration Programme, including library facilities, a community garden, a new scouts hall, a new community hall and new community rooms. 

I understand that Cork City Council is in regular contact with the residents of Harbour View Road and continue to meet with them an ongoing basis to address any particular concerns raised.