Grange Abbey estate unfinished works
Cosgrave sought completion of roads, footpaths and open spaces at Grange Abbey and asked for council funding. Fahey said the developer must complete the works, with the council pursuing legal action; he disputed that residents’ letters had gone unanswered.
asked the Minister for the Environment when it is proposed to take Grange Abbey Estate, Dublin 13, in charge; and if he will instruct Dublin County Council to carry out unfinished work there on roads, footpaths and open spaces.
Comment on this
The taking in charge of housing estates is a matter for the local authority and I have no function in the matter. I understand from Dublin County Council that no formal application has been made to them by the developer to take the estate in charge. Outstanding works in relation to the construction of a link road and the completion of open space and other ancillary services remain to be carried out.
I understand that legal action relating to the completion of the estate is being taken by the council. With regard to the construction of a link road I understand that the council have also taken legal proceedings which are currently on appeal to the Supreme Court from a High Court decision refusing an order to the council under section 27 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1976, providing for the carrying out of the development in accordance with the permission.
Comment on this
Is the Minister aware of the deplorable conditions in this estate? I am sorry the Minister for the Environment is not here, because he is a TD for the area. He should have taken some steps during the years to have this estate taken in charge. Can he not make money available to Dublin County Council to put the estate in some kind of reasonable order? The cost would be in the region of £120,000. It is a simple request that that money be made available to do the work.
Comment on this
The Deputy knows that the question of the Minister making money available does not arise. It is a matter for the developer to complete the estate and for the county council to see that he carries out his responsibility.
Comment on this
The Minister is a TD for the area and I hope the Minister of State will request him to do something about this.
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The Minister is well aware of the position not only in his constituency but everywhere. No one needs to remind him.