188 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding discussions between him and Dublin City Council in respect of land (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47324/10]

In June 2008 my Department issued approval to Dublin City Council to proceed to detailed design stage for a social housing project at the site in question. My Department is currently awaiting Dublin City Council's detailed proposal for this project. It is a matter for the Council, in the first instance, to prioritise and manage the advancement of projects within the programme, having regard to its available funding resources.