The Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA), which is separate from Dublin City Council, has been conducting pre-statutory consultation for a draft planning scheme for Poolbeg. I have attended the public meetings, and am on the ‘Special Interest Group’, set up to discuss the issues. The DDDA wants an extensive, high-density development, at Poolbeg.

I believe that before the Plan can be finished, it is vital to first safeguard our wonderful natural amenity bordering Dublin Bay, to guarantee the protection of wildlife, and to have an extensive anti-flooding strategy.

The DDDA plans to publish this draft plan for public consultation for 60 days, from 2nd Feb. The Draft Plan is being displayed at the DDDA offices, 52-55 Sir John Rogersons's Quay (Mon-Fri from 9am to 5pm) from Wednesday 5th March to Monday 6th April 2009. You can view the draft plan online and see when the draft will be available for viewing in your area. Information on all planning matters in the Docklands area is at www.dublindocklands.ie, or phone 8183300.