Redevelopment of Charlemont Street Flats Dublin
663. Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on his Department’s consideration of Dublin City Council’s plans for redevelopment of its Charlemont Street flats complex; the reason for the delay in approving this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5796/06]
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern): A preliminary report has been submitted to my Department by Dublin City Council setting out an outline of the scope of regeneration proposals for the Charlemont Street flats, including the Tom Kelly flats complex. Some informal discussions have already taken place with the council and it is intended to hold further discussions on the proposed regeneration in the near future.