Written answers
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Regeneration Projects
Jen Cummins (Dublin South Central, Social Democrats)
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499. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if Oliver Bond flats will be subject to the same rationalisation of the refusal to fund the regeneration of Pearse House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33821/25]
James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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There is currently no active funding application with my Department for the regeneration of Oliver Bond Flats. Dublin City Council (DCC) has advised that the regeneration of Oliver Bond House Phase 1 is a priority regeneration project for its Housing Department. A consultant design team have been appointed and are currently at the technical stage in design development.
My Department and I fully support the regeneration programme and have awarded funding approvals to DCC for the following four projects:
* Stage 1 Capital Appraisal approval issued 16 March 2022 for the redevelopment for the flats in Blocks L, M and N.
o A revised stage 1 proposal was approved in November 2023
* N29-2-1057 Oliver Bond Community Centre
* N29-2-1058 Oliver Bond Precinct Improvement Works
* N29-2-1059 Oliver Bond Social Integration
My Department will continue to work with Dublin City Council and the wider community in advancing the Regeneration of Oliver Bond House. Dublin City Council advise that the overall design of the project is continuing and all options are being considered.
My Department also fully supports the regeneration of Pearse House and in this regard Dublin City Council is working on a revised submission.
Jen Cummins (Dublin South Central, Social Democrats)
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500. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of all regeneration projects in Dublin south central, including any reasons for their delays or refusal. [33822/25]
James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The project plans for the regeneration of estates and flat complexes are a matter for the Local Authority (LA) concerned. In order to support LAs in progressing such regeneration plans, my Department is making a number of funding channels available to LAs and Approved Housing Bodies (AHB):
- Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP)
- Affordable Housing Fund (AHF)
- Capital Advance Leasing Facility (CALF)
- Cost Rental Equity Loan (CREL)
- Regeneration (for remedial works)
| Project | Funding Application | Date Received | Current Status | Project Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donore Project (formerly St. Teresa’s Gardens complex) | Post-Tender | 28/01/2025 | On site | Mixed tenure – Social housing funded through SHIP; Cost Rental funded by LDA |
| Cherry Orchard Point | Pre-Tender | 15/01/2025 | Pre-Tender Approval | Mixed tenure – Social housing funded through SHIP; Cost Rental funded by LDA |
| Bluebell Waterways | Pre-Planning | 01/11/2024 | Pre-Planning Approval | Mixed tenure – Social housing funded through SHIP; Cost Rental funded by LDA |
| Emmet Road Development (formerly St. Michael’s Estate) | Pre-Tender | 12/11/2024 | Pre-tender Approval | Mixed tenure – Social housing funded through SHIP; Cost Rental funded through AHF |
| Dolphin House 1B | Pre-Planning | 12/02/2024 | Pre-planning Approval | Social housing funded through SHIP |
DCC has advised that the regeneration of Oliver Bond House Phase 1 is a priority regeneration project for its Housing Department. A consultant design team have been appointed and are currently at the technical stage in design development.
My Department and I fully support the regeneration programme and have awarded funding approvals to DCC for the following four projects:
- Stage 1 Capital Appraisal approval issued on 16 March 2022 for the redevelopment for the flats in Blocks L, M and N.
- A revised stage 1 proposal was approved in November 2023
- N29-2-1057 Oliver Bond Community Centre
- N29-2-1058 Oliver Bond Precinct Improvement Works
- N29-2-1059 Oliver Bond Social Integration
Jen Cummins (Dublin South Central, Social Democrats)
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501. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide clarity on the regeneration of Basin Lane; and if he has a timeline for its completion. [33823/25]
James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The project plans for the regeneration of estates and flat complexes are a matter for the Local Authority (LA) concerned. In order to support LAs in progressing such regeneration plans, my Department is making a number of funding channels available to LAs and Approved Housing Bodies (AHB) including:
- Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP)
- Affordable Housing Fund (AHF)
- Capital Advance Leasing Facility (CALF)
- Cost Rental Equity Loan (CREL)
- Regeneration (for remedial works)
- Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
After conducting a review of the proposed costs of Bundle 3 of the Social Housing PPP programme, my Department has decided not to proceed to contract award in the current procurement process for the Social Housing Bundle 3 PPP project. This is due to the overall costs of the Bundle 3 project, which are now considered too high.
In light of the costs on Bundle 3, I have asked my Department to initiate, with the help of the NDFA, a review of Bundles 4 -7 (including the regeneration of Basin View Flats) to determine the most appropriate procurement and delivery strategy in order to ensure the most efficient and effective use of the available public resources.
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