Dublin inner-city housing development
O’Brien asked whether the Government would continue supporting inner-city housing and provide separate funding for it. Barrett said proposals would be considered and he would consider separate allocations, but the initiative must come from Dublin Corporation; O’Brien said he would raise it with the corporation.
asked the Minister for the Environment if the Government propose to continue to encourage the development of inner-city housing in Dublin.
Comment on this
Any proposals for central city residential redevelopment which are submitted to my Department by Dublin Corporation, as part of their approved housing construction programme, will be considered in the normal way, having regard to all relevant factors.
Comment on this
Will the Minister agree that, when making allocations of money to local authorities, and particularly to the Dublin local authority, separate sums of money should be made available for centre city housing development only? If we are serious about inner city renewal it must be funded separately. Would the Minister consider that when allocating funds?
Comment on this
I would certainly consider it, but the initiative must come from the corporation to my Department.