Mount Merrion halting site at centre of controversy once more

It has been on the cards for nearly 30 years, but plans to build houses for the Travelling Community in Mount Merrion in Dublin are making headlines again.

Mount Merrion halting site at centre of controversy once more
Mon, 18 Nov, 2013 - 13:31

It has been on the cards for nearly 30 years, but plans to build houses for the Travelling Community in Mount Merrion in Dublin are making headlines again.

The site on Mount Anville Road has been used as a council depot for years - and has been earmarked for Traveller accommodation since 1985.

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