Dublin’s north inner city was neglected and badly served by the last government. There are significant social challenges like housing, crime, education and employment that must be addressed by the new Government. To highlight the issues in the area and gain support for solutions I recently brought Michéal Martin TD, leader of Fianna Fáil and Jim O’Callaghan TD, Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Justice to meet with local community groups. The Community leaders welcomed Fianna Fáil’s interest in the area and constructive approach to addressing the problems.
Cabra Dart+
In the Seanad I asked the Minister for Transport to prioritise funding for the DART+ South West project to progress. I highlighted the strong case for a new station in Cabra noting that approximately 26,000 people living in the area will benefit from reduced car usage, better commuting time and
