Plans for a new tech innovation hub at Trinity College's Grand Canal Dock site have come under criticism.

The proposals, which were approved by Cabinet, will support nearly 6,000 jobs and see over €1 billion invested on a 5.5 acre site that sits at the heart of the docklands in the next decade.

Labour representative Kevin Humphreys has issued a warning to the institution to include housing as part of its Grand Canal Dock plans.

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Senator Humphreys said: "With the level of investment planned, and additional jobs that the site will support, it is essential that provision is made in this project for social and affordable housing. This is one of the largest sites in the docklands area, and we must ensure it is sustainable.

"Concentrating thousands of jobs on this site without accommodation would be a flawed plan for our city's future. While many will commute to work there, we also must ensure we build a community.

"Colocating housing with the jobs of the future is common sense, so I hope that Trinity College will see sense and ensure they provide social and affordable housing on this site. The development proposals are welcome but we must recognise that the heart of the city should also provide housing, and not just jobs."

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