Sinn Féin has called on the Minister of State to engage with community group SWAP over the high density buildings being developed on a floodplain in Co Wicklow.

SWAP have been campaigning to prevent development on the floodplain at the Dargle River in Little Bray for a number of years.

The group are not opposed to development in the area, however they want the high density development to be built on the higher ground away from the floodplain at the same site, which is owned by NAMA.

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Sinn Fein TD John Brady has written to Minister Sean Canney asking him to meet with the group to discuss the issue.

Mr Brady said: "The idea of such a vast development being put in place on a floodplain is madness and defies basic common sense.

"As the site is currently owned by NAMA and they are actively selling off their portfolios, there is a real pressure on SWAP to reach the desired and proper outcome.

"This community is largely made up of older people and people with disabilities. These are some of the most vulnerable people in our community who are simply trying to protect their homes.

"Having been unsuccessful in receiving any reply from Minister Canney up to now, I am calling on him to engage with the community group."

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