Taoiseach tells residents of 'rave complex' he understands the challenges they face

Taoiseach Oliver Bond Flats Taoiseach Micheál Martin on a visit the Oliver Bond complex to meet with local community activists earlier today. Photo: Julien Behal. 

The Taoiseach has told residents of a Dublin flat complex where a rave party took place last week that he understands the "damage and difficulties and challenges" they face.

Speaking at the Oliver Bond Complex in Dublin 8, Micheál Martin said that the area would be regenerated during a visit made in light of the party held last week, which was widely criticised for breaching Covid regulations and is being investigated by gardaí. Mr Martin said that the regeneration of the area is "on the agenda over the coming years" as residents told him that many people within the complex have struggled in recent years.