Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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280. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the regeneration project at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48140/22]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is supporting the local authority which is advancing the refurbishment of the housing development at the location raised by the Deputy. This work includes an element of additional, new build social housing. The local authority has advised that Phase 1 of the works was completed in October 2019, involving the refurbishment of 34 homes, and that plans for the next phases have been developed following public consultation workshops with residents.

Phases 2 and 3 have received pre-planning funding approval from my Department and, I understand, will involve the demolition of 15 existing properties, the construction of 7 new homes, refurbishment of 25 homes and a range of site and landscaping works.

In advance of launching the Part 8 planning process, the local authority held a briefing with the members of the relevant Municipal District at which it was agreed to hold further public workshop meetings with local residents in October. My Department also understands that an information leaflet will be distributed to residents prior to the workshop meetings.

While this is a complex project, it is being advanced by the local authority so that improved conditions are delivered for the residents. Further information should be available directly from the local authority which is managing the implementation of the programme.