An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for the proposed civic plaza at College Green in Dublin.

Fianna Fail TD Robert Troy believes the refusal stems from the Government's failure to address the ongoing traffic issues in Dublin City Centre.

He said: "Chronic traffic jams in and around the College Green and along the city's quays added to this rejection. An Bord Pleanála repeatedly pointed out the 'unresolved capacity issues' in these core zones of the city.

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"Minister Ross and the Government must demonstrate a far greater level of ambition when it comes to making Dublin a better place to live and work in.

"There was a very poor level of coordination and cooperation between the agencies dealing with the proposed College Green Plaza: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus and Dublin City Council.

"Major projects like this must be delivered more efficiently. Fianna Fáil has long called for the establishment of a Dublin Transport Authority to coordinate major infrastructure projects in the city and ensure on-time, efficient delivery."

(CD)