Councillor Stephen Stokes said he is “still seeking answers” about the “vast tree and vegetation wipe-out” that has taken place beside the Three Trout Stream, in Greystones.
Wicklow Green Party TD Steven Matthews joined members of Greystones Tidy Towns and the Local Authorities Water Programme (LAWPRO) to carry out sampling at a local stream, where the quality on the day was classed as ‘moderate’.
Over 100 people are on the housing list and currently living within two kilometres of a proposed social housing development in Greysotnes, according to a local Councillor.
Members of Greystones Municipal District will vote next Tuesday evening to decide whether 41 residential units should be built on lands adjacent to Three Trout Stream and Burnaby Lawns.
A number of residents of Burnaby Lawns held a protest outside the November meeting of Greystones Municipal District, at which the decision was deferred. They have concerns that the development will have an impact on flooding in their estate.
Fianna Fáil councillor Gerry Walsh has warned that people are being forced to live in garages and attics because of a shortage of social housing.