Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

Last Sunday over 5,000 people attended a protest against the major flood defence plan in Clontarf. This was the largest turnout for a protest in Dublin North-Central for many years. People are furious and angry about the major environmental decisions being made by people in suits behind closed doors. I ask the Taoiseach and the Government where exactly they stand on the proposal to construct a 9 ft. barrier which would block the views of Dublin Bay of thousands of residents, walkers and tourists.

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