Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The two liabilities that were discharged against the interests of communities were the site for the school on the north side and plot 8 on the south side. These were supposed to be part of the social dividend for the communities in question. There is a very strong case for NAMA to step up to the mark in this matter. As far as I am concerned, the sites in question, which had already been allocated when all of this began, were taken away from the communities. I ask that before we conclude the process relating to the proposed legislation before us, Mr. Crawley should correspond further with the clerk to the committee to explore whether some wriggle room exists with regard to the pension fund issue. In the context of the site for the school and plot 8, I am sure those involved would like to kick-start development. Given that is already a trust within the docklands area which operates very successfully, I am of the view that, particularly as there is no money available, we should consider establishing a trust model in this instance.

I do not intend to embarrass Mr. Clegg, the acting CEO, but will Mr. Keegan indicate whether he will hold a position such as assistant city manager when the DDDA is subsumed into Dublin City Council? If the docklands area falls down the pecking order and if whoever has responsibility for it does not have sufficient authority, the drive that is required for progress to be made will not be forthcoming. What position will the person responsible for managing the docklands area hold within the city council?