FG protest over racecourse plans

Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Fine Gael TD Mr Sean Barrett has called on the Minister for the Environment, Mr Dempsey, "to put a stop…

Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Fine Gael TD Mr Sean Barrett has called on the Minister for the Environment, Mr Dempsey, "to put a stop to plans for the destruction of Leopardstown Racecourse.

"The idea that Leopardstown Racecourse, which has been in existence since 1882, could now be destroyed by the building of a major motorway is nothing short of scandalous, particularly as there are other alternative routes available."

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