In the programme for Government, the Taoiseach indicated his support for regeneration projects. While investment in the physical regeneration of Ballymun carried out by Ballymun Regeneration Limited, effectively Dublin City Council, is somewhat complete, there are residual social and economic deficiencies. One obvious glaring gap in the completion of the project is the development of a central shopping mall area. Dublin City Council has purchased the old shopping centre which was always the heartbeat of Ballymun providing employment, social and community interaction and contributing to the local community. Ballymun urgently needs a new central shopping area to consolidate the achievements and gains of over two decades of regeneration. Could the Taoiseach, his Department and Dublin City Council ensure that the regeneration is complete by pursuing and prioritising this goal and help recreate the community and social quarter that was always there and has sadly been lost?

Perhaps this question would be best addressed to Dublin City Council or to the members of the largest party on Dublin City Council-----

It is directed at both.

-----which is, of course, the Sinn Féin Party, which is doing a terrible job for our city and which is much more interested in having votes about what flags to fly-----

I resent that.

-----than dealing with the concerns of people in Ballymun and Finglas.