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// Adamstown Development [Letter]

Madam, - The oral hearing of An Bord Pleanála regarding the proposed development
at Adamstown in Co Dublin is interesting.

I have been living in so-called "New Lucan" for a number of years. The entire development, approximately 500 acres south of Lucan Village, is similar in size and adjacent to the proposed Adamstown development. It was rezoned 10 - 15 years ago and most building is the area is now complete. However, no litter bins have been installed in the residential areas of "New Lucan". There are a small number of litter bins in proximity to local shops and these are regularly full. South Dublin County Council has confirmed that it does not have the necessary resources to provide litter bins. Therefore, I am not in any way confident that the local authorities, builders and other vested interests will be able to provide the necessary infrastructure for Adamstown, including roads, schools and other community facilities if it cannot even install and service a few litter bins in an existing development.- Yours etc., LLOYD CALLAN Moy Glas Glen, Griffeen Valley, Lucan. © Irish Times