A BETTER deal for Dublin was demanded by the Fianna Fail spokesman on transport, Mr Seamus Brennan.
Problems relating to crime and drugs were now out of control, he said, and there were unemployment black spots.
There was also the oppressive traffic situation, the erratic public transport problems and the hap hazard planning laws. "We are trying to put together a modern city and county fit for the citizens of the 21st century. What we are getting instead is a creaking city and county, with crime, unemployment, traffic and poor planning and poor public transport. We need a vision and an overall view for the future."
Mr Brennan was speaking during a debate on a Fianna Fail private member's motion calling for proper physical and environmental planning for Dublin, as well as a special study of the underground option for the new light rail system in the city centre and completion of the lines to Sandyford, Tallaght and Ballymun.
The Minister for Equality and Law Reform, Mr Taylor, said the Government had an outstanding record of achievement in Dublin in the transport area. Total investment of well in excess of £600 million was envisaged in the period 1994 to 1999. This included over £300 million on roads, almost another £300 million on public transport and £34 million for a range of traffic management measures. "This could hardly be described as neglect."