Madam, — I am disappointed at the news (Property, November 6th) that Ben Dunne has agreed a deal with the Presentation Brothers to buy their former playing fields in Glasthule, Co Dublin.
As a local resident and parent, I am concerned that these lands are now going into the hands of private business. It is indeed a great pity that Cuala, a local GAA Club, was unable to raise the necessary funds to buy the lands and maintain them as playing fields.
I understand Mr Dunne plans to build a fitness centre on the 4.3-acre site. Although he has intimated that he will leave aside some land for public amenity, there is serious concern now that this green space — vital to the large local population and in particular our children — will be lost forever. - Yours, etc,