asked the Minister for the Environment when it is proposed to take in charge and to develop the play areas at Ard Na Greine, Dublin 13; and if he will instruct Dublin County Council to complete the estate in a satisfactory manner.

As I have previously indicated to the Deputy, the taking in charge of private housing estates is a matter for the local authority in which I have no function. I understand from Dublin County Council that this estate was taken in charge in 1980 except for the open space areas and portion of the footpaths. These matters are currently the subject of negotiation between the developer and the county council.

Can the Minister say what is the position about the public lighting in the area?

Dublin County Council have taken the estate in charge except for the footpaths and the open space. They are responsible for the public lighting in the estate.

The public lighting is not operating and it is a cause of grave concern to the residents. Will the Minister of State pass it on to the Minister, because there is grave concern about this?

I will bring it to the Minister's attention.