James Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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240. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the regeneration of a building (details supplied); the steps his Department is taking to ensure the relevant complexes are regenerated quickly; the steps his Department is taking to ensure that residents are updated and have a say in the regeneration of the complexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22043/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The project plan for the regeneration of the development referenced is a matter for the Local Authority (LA) and I am advised by Dublin City Council (DCC) that they are further developing proposals to advance the regeneration of this complex. The initial proposal for the regeneration of four blocks was to reduce the number of homes from 78 to 44. This would result in DCC having to find permanent alternative accommodation for 34 families. Due to the shortage of social housing across the country, my Department is not in a position to support proposals that would result in a significant loss of homes.

DCC has informed my Department that they have instructed the Integrated Design Team (IDT) to review the design strategy to examine all strategies for delivering the project that preserves the maximum number of homes. This work is currently ongoing and DCC will continue to liaise with my Department in order to progress the submission of a revised funding application.

It is a matter for the local authority to consult with the residents and ensure that they are updated and have a say in the regeneration of the complexes.