Lucinda Creighton TD, Dublin South East, today called on the CIE to set up a fund to benefit the inner city communities who will be most affected by the construction of the Dart Underground system. In her submission to An Bord Pleanala she called on CIE to follow the example of the Lansdowne Road Stadium Development Company and fund cultural, social and sporting projects in the area.

She stated: “The residents in the Boyne St and Sandwith St area face many years of disruption and nuisance during the construction of a station here. Everything possible must be done to minimise this disruption.

“If development goes ahead as planned, the least that CIE can do would be to set up a fund of an adequate amount of money for the local community. This fund could be managed by a board consisting of local residents, elected representatives and representatives of CIE, and could be put towards providing social, cultural and sporting facilities in the immediate area of the development at Pearse Station. This would be a simple way of ensuring that some benefit would accrue to the local community during what will be a difficult time for them.

“A similar community fund has been set up by the Lansdowne Road Stadium Development Company, and it has disbursed funds to a range of projects, from whiteboards for a national school to summer outings for active retirement groups. While a community fund cannot fully compensate residents for the disruption, it would be a positive step by CIE to ensure that they maintain good relations with their inner city neighbours.”

Lucinda has made a submission to An Bord Pleanála with her concerns over the plans for the DART Underground system, and their impact on the residents of Dublin South East:

9 August 2010

Re: Application for a railway order by Coras Iompair Eireann for an underground electrified heavy railway from Inchicore to East Wall, Dublin (Dart Underground)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to make some observations on the proposal to construct an underground Dart line from Inchicore to East Wall. I enclose a cheque for €50.

Overall, I am in favour of increased public transport in the city centre, and especially projects which join the current infrastructure. While I have issues with the cost of this project, I am broadly in favour of it. By investing in the city we can provide for its long term development.

Such a major infrastructure project will however have serious effects on the city and its inhabitants, and all efforts must be made to prevent the works from degrading the quality of life of residents. (more…)

In 2010 and 2011 Dublin Bus will scrap all current bus routes in a radical revision of the bus system. Last year Dublin Bus engaged in a review of its network to examine all routes and services provided in the Dublin area with a view to changing the entire bus network across the city. After a year of study, it has been announced that Dublin Bus will be scrapping all current bus routes and introducing an entirely new network and system throughout Dublin, including Dublin South East. 

The new system will have a number of advantages. (more…)

I am regularly contacted by constituents affected by unemployment who need information on education and training opportunities, social welfare entitlements, and other information related to coping with the recession. To address these matters I have arranged a public information seminar on unemployment issues. I held one recently in the Dublin 4 area that was very well attended, so I am now organising a second one.

Lucinda

Venue: Garda Club, 8-10 Harrington St, Portobello, Dublin 8

When: 21st June 2010, 7:00PM

Participants:

I am regularly contacted by constituents affected by unemployment who need information on education and training opportunities, social welfare entitlements, and other information related to coping with the recession. To address these matters I have arranged a public information seminar on unemployment issues.

Lucinda

Participants: