Kevin Humphreys (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I ask that he looks at the plight of the part-time workers in Shelbourne Park and to see if something can be done to alleviate the pressures and the concerns of the staff for the viability of the sector. The longer the protest goes on the more chance that everybody may lose out. I welcome the mediation efforts. I know the Minister of State has concerns but would he meet with the Harold's Cross community council in order that the latter could have an opportunity to look at a vision for the area if the stadium is to be sold? The Minister of State mentioned the full rigours of the planning process. In respect of the planning process, there was an unsuccessful attempt by Bord na gCon to have the zoning changed in the last development plan. The feeling from the local community is that there should be a statutory local area plan before any such proposal should ever be considered.