Dún Laoghaire Baths proposal a step too far
says
Cuffe
The Green Party has
reiterated its opposition to the proposal to build a large new building complex
on the site of the old Dún Laoghaire Baths. It has called for a more modest
development on the site that would be in keeping with the character of Dún
Laoghaire.
Speaking at today's march,
departing at 2.30pm form the People's Park, Green Party Dún Laoghaire TD Ciarán
Cuffe said that, "Restoring the Baths wouldn't cost the earth, and would
provide a wonderful amenity, particularly for children. We feel the current
proposal being put forward by the Council is just too large."
"Of course it would take
more than a lick of paint to reopen the Baths, but we feel that a massive
development is inappropriate for this site. We're worried about the precedent
that it would set, and we don't feel that a large apartment complex is the
right way of funding the Baths."
Green Party Councillor
Kealin Ireland (Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown) added that, "The Baths were part
of Dún Laoghaire life for generations. Instead of proposing over-scaled new
buildings, we feel that a modest development that would restore the Baths is the
best solution for the site."
The Green Party will continue
its postcard campaign that calls on the County Council to restore, upgrade and
reopen the Baths. Members of the public can still obtain copies of the
"Restore the Baths" postcards from his constituency office at 96 Patrick
Street Dún Laoghaire, Tel. 284 6060
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