Glover Court regeneration
Deputy Andrews said the council had unexpectedly started reletting empty flats at Glover Court, which he feared would delay regeneration and worsen neglect of working-class communities. The Tánaiste said the council had the primary role, that regeneration funding was available, and that he wanted the full context before judging the decision.
Flats at Glover Court are earmarked for regeneration similar to that at St. Andrew's Court and Pearse House. They have been de-tenanted to get ready for the regeneration. However, overnight, without any communication with the residents, the council has decided to relet the empty flats at Glover Court. This will undoubtedly delay the regeneration process. Once again, residents of Glover Court are being treated like second-class citizens. The flats of St. Andrew's Court, Glover Court and Pearse House are monuments to the Government's failure and neglect of working-class communities. When will the Government start taking regeneration seriously and resource the councils to deliver quality new homes for those living in Glover Court, St. Andrew's Court and Pearse House?
Comment on this
The primary responsibility lies with the city council. The Government has provided enormous resources for regeneration. There is a balance to be struck in respect of leaving flats empty when there is great pressure to accommodate people. To be fair to the council, allocating flats to people does not necessarily mean regeneration is postponed.
I would like to see the full context of the decision taken by the council, but there is lots of funding available for regeneration.