Sign in

'Pause' over Labre Park regeneration labelled the 'final nail in the coffin'

Labour TD George Lawlor TD said residents at Labre Park had been 'collectively abandoned'.

Thu, 21 May, 2026 - 16:58

Paul Hosford

Dublin City Council’s proposed “pause” to the regeneration of the country’s oldest Traveller accommodation scheme has been described as the “final nail in the coffin” for the project.

Labre Park was built in 1967 by the government of the day. However, a number of failed plans to regenerate the Ballyfermot site have come and gone since 1999.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Hunter Biden visit to Ireland

Arrests as former US president Joe Biden makes surprise Dublin visit

Irish national community safety strategy launch

Solicitors and justice minister reach deal over long-running legal aid dispute

Man Desperate and Alone

Number of addicts seeking treatments for crack cocaine use continues to grow

<p>Deputy general secretary, SIPTU Adrian Kane, Phil Ní Sheaghdha INMO, general secretary INTO John Boyle and general secretary of Forsa Trade Union Kevin Callinan leaving the WRC to speak to the media in the early hours of this morning after reaching a deal. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

Public sector strike called off as Government and unions agree pay deal

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

IE_logo_newsletters

Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox

© Examiner Echo Group Limited