… Local Green Party TD Catherine Martin has called for an urgent audit and according to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, of the 105 primary and secondary schools in Dublin, 93 are zoned for housing.

Speaking to 98FM News, Martin commented on the need:

“there’s an urgent need for new housing, but at the same time we need to protect the need for new and expanding schools. If we’re going to take the crisis of obesity and the health and well-being, and mental health of our children and protecting that then we need to protect open spaces.” …