Dublin South East Sinn Féin -- Building an Ireland of Equals

Doolan-Poolbeg development an opportunity not to be squandered

Published: 8 October, 2005

Sinn Féin's Dublin South East Representative, Councillor Daithí Doolan, today , ''to develop the Poolbeg Peninsula to ensure that this unique opportunity is not squandered by developers greed or private profit.''

Speaking in ahead of Monday's Council debate on the development of the Poolbeg Peninsula, Cllr. Doolan said, ''the Poolbeg Peninsula is the subject of a proposed multi billion euro development. But what appears to be missing is the needs of surrounding communities. While I welcome the development of this area of Dublin, it must be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. For too long this part of Dublin has been a dumping yard for dirty industry. It is now time for the surrounding communities to benefit. Neighbouring communities of Ringsend, Irishtown and Sandymount must have their needs met with this development. People here deserve homes, clean air and adequate public transport."

I am committed to:

  • Housing

At least 25% of all units to be given over for social & affordable housing.

  • Environment

Development not to be used as smokescreen to bring in incinerator. Shelly banks & Irishtown Nature Park to be enhanced and strengthened.

  • High-rise

No high-rise with out a full and comprehensive study carried out on effects of high rise.

  • Infrastructure

Infrastructure to be put in place to coincide and compliment the development. Childcare facilities, public transport, community centres and roads to be a priority.

  • Consultation

Consultation to date has been very poor. Period of consultation to be extended. People's needs and concerns addressed as opposed to communities being told what is happening.

In conclusion Cllr. Doolan urged, ''all stakeholders and political parties to ensure that this peninsula becomes part of the solution to the city's needs and not simply a developers paradise and a resident's nightmare.''