Merrion House Gets Green Light: Why are our elected Politicians incapable of pushing pack against million euro IPAS contracts? …which in this case have been awarded to an actual billionaire, Eamon Waters. Ironically, Waters made his fortune through the privatisation of bin collections… something Labour and “the left” still claim to be totally against. How is nobody pointing out that this building & site was supposed to be developed into 500 apartments and homes? …. but because of red tape & planning laws, it is set to be IPAS for foreseeable future. Why is nobody making the argument that Student Accommodation be given the same “emergency” planning exemptions & resources as asylum centres…. this site is set to house 622 people in 143 rooms, ideal for students. We are being told it will be for families. Where are the crèches? Where are the schools? Where are the teachers? I want to be crystal clear, the only people to blame here are policy makers. Because this is the most ill-thought out, short-sighted “fix” that only enriches a tycoon and divides a community. IRELAND ON THE BRINK.

Posted by Fred Bassett