A major rezoning plan for more than 7,000 potential new homes in south and west Dublin has moved a step closer, despite strong objections from a number of local politicians.

In a report released this week, the Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council, Colm Ward, gave his seal of approval to the local authority to rezone 15 sites across the suburban outskirts of Dublin.

One of the Councilors opposing this is Independent Councilor Linda De Courcy, who joins Shane to discuss…