Public park delays for Newcastle ‘letting people down’, says TD

Gary Ibbotson 26 Feb 2021
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Delays in delivering a public park for Newcastle, south Dublin “is letting local residents down,” says a local TD.

Sinn Fein deputy Eoin Ó Broin says the campaign to develop a park in the area “has been a long running saga.”

Deputy Ó Broin says he has been provided with an update on the provision of a public park in the community from South Dublin County Council.

“A number of residents from the Newcastle area had contacted my office about the lack of a public park in the area, which is a fast-growing part of Dublin Mid-West,” he said.

“This had been a long running saga with parks promised as part of Celtic Tiger era developments falling foul of the 2008 crash.

“On foot of a questions I put into South Dublin County Council (SDCC), they confirmed to me that there are several parks proposed for delivery as part of the Local Area Plan for Newcastle.

“Permission for one of these parks has already been partially granted.”

Deputy Ó Broin says that a quick delivery of the parks should be a priority

“Unfortunately, local people cannot walk their dogs or bring their children to play in a Local Area Plan.

“Local people need delivery.

“Covid-19 had brough home the harsh reality of such a large community without even a basic public park.

“I am urging both private developers and the Council to do everything in their power to fast track the development of much needed green space being provided for the residents of Dublin Mid-West.”

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