COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, July 10, 2023
QUESTION NO.19
QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin
To ask the Chief Executive how many properties SDCC have submitted to central goverment for purchase under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund whereby local authorities can get 100% of their costs reimbursed to buy derelict properties? https://www.thejournal.ie/local-councils-vacant-properties-6098681-Jun2023/ John
REPLY:
The Council submitted an application for URDF round 3 funding to acquire two large vacant sites in Clondalkin Village to the west and north west of the existing Mill Shopping Centre. However, at this stage it is not clear if URDF Round 3 funding can be used for the acquisation of vacant land in Town Centres and if the Council's application will be accepted by DHLGH. If not, the Council may have to reconsider its proposed approach. We are currently awaiting a response from DHLGH and we will then progress accordingly. Further information on URDF round 3 funding can be found on the Deptarments website below