Fianna Fail TD Paul McAuliffe said the decision by the NTA in the midst of a housing crisis is "entirely irresponsible and short-sighted".
He said: "This site has been identified for shopping and accommodation for several years. I am also aware that representatives from the leading supermarket chain, Lidl have fully engaged who the NTA regarding their intention to build proposed to open in the complex.
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"Any attempt to delay this development process has a real impact on the lives of people in Ballymun, who have been waiting on improved shopping facilities for more than a decade.
"I am calling on the Minister for Transport to immediately advise the NTA to withdraw this objection.
"Any objection of this nature only stands to sterilise the regeneration process in Ballymun, which has already been left stalemate by this Government."
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