Roderic O’Gorman defends objection by housing spokesman over major development

Roderic O’Gorman has defended the Green Party’s housing spokesman after he objected to more than 300 homes planned for a site next to his home.

It has been reported that Dublin TD Francis Noel Duffy defended his objection because of overlooking, height and density.

The housing unit was granted planning permission but Mr Duffy objected to the application, saying the development “overlooks our kitchen”.

Mr O’Gorman said it is “legitimate” for someone to object to planning permission if it breaches planning rules.

Mr Duffy, the candidate for Dublin South-West, was due to attend a Green Party doorstep with party colleagues in Dublin on Saturday morning, but did not appear.

Mr O’Gorman said: “Francis last night made a political call that his time is best spent for two weeks out, knocking on the doors in his own constituency.

“The Green Party has done a huge amount to advance the…

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