Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I would appreciate sensible planning and consultation with residents' groups. Some 334 homes were damaged during the building of the port tunnel. Before the debate, we were told that nothing would happen to anyone's home. I accept that many of the families have been compensated, but we need common sense planning. People must be straight with local community and residents groups.

I welcome the legislation and that the initial provision of up to €4 million will be made available to the interim authority by the Department of Transport Vote in 2008. However, there must be a broader and wider debate on transport and congestion issues in Dublin city.

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