Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 March 2025
93. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the regeneration of Pearse House; the reason residents have not yet been facilitated to move out for works; the status of the stage 2 funding application received from Dublin City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14257/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project plan for the regeneration of Pearse House is a matter for the local authority and I am advised by Dublin City Council (DCC) that they are further developing proposals to advance the regeneration of this complex.
I am also advised that in line with DCC’s Housing Allocations Scheme of Letting Priorities, decanting can only commence once a grant of planning has been achieved.
Regarding the status of the Stage 2 funding application, this application for Approval in Principle is being reviewed by DCC as the initial design would result in the loss of 34 (43%) of the current homes.
DCC have informed my Department that they have instructed the Integrated Design Team (IDT) to review the design strategy to examine all strategies for delivering the project that preserves the number of units.
This work is currently ongoing and DCC will continue to liaise with my Department in order to progress the submission of a revised Stage 2 funding application.
