Opposition has been voiced against substantial development proposals in Fingal, which locals say will bring too much activity to the area.

Plans have been put forward for a new courthouse, police station and parish centre on the Seatown Road.

The area is close to Main Street and North Street, which is also nearby to Mantua Park, where a new Metro station has been proposed.

All of the developments are in close proximity to several schools, council car parks, two housing estates and a special needs centre.

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St Colmcilles Boys NS principal, Jim Bennett, said: "I can see it bringing an awful lot of activity down to one end of the town. It's all happening along the same line.

"The Metro, garda station and courthouse, a potential parish centre - you can see a very serious increase in traffic volume and footfall in a very confined space," said Mr Bennett.

Talks have already been held between the county council and the Office of Public Works over the potential purchase of a staff car park, where the proposed justice buildings would be constructed.

St Colmcille's parish have unveiled plans for a new €3m centre on the site of the old parochial house.

Local residents, who face traffic gridlock on a daily basis, have also expressed concerns.

"Seatown Road is very busy - that's going to make the situation even worse," resident Marie Corr said.

(PR/JM)