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The first key initiative of the Trinity Immigration Initiative (TII) is a significant Research Programme; researching integration, diversity and policy. It is designed to create a leap in research in relation to immigration.

Minister for Transport, Mr. Martin Cullen TD, outlined how Government policy in Transport 21 will deliver more mobility for the Greater Dublin Region, which at present has a population of 1.6 million people and growing. He predicted that Government plans will allow the public transport passengers in Dublin to increase to 375 million.

Grafton Street ACA will lay the foundation for better governance and higher standards in the public domain.

Public favours alternatives to imprisionment for young offenders but there is widespread misconception regarding violent offences

In his speech to the DCBA AGM, DCBA Chairman, Paul McElearney, congratulated members on the good result in city centre during the last year. He welcomed members' involvement in the marketing campaign with Dublin City Council and look forward to the introduction to Business Improvement District and called for the introduction of Community Courts in Dublin.

Abolition of the Groceries Prices Order fails to reduce grocery prices in the Republic.

DCBA has unveiled a new TV Ad & Radio Campaign promoting the City Centre Shopping Experience.

Every year there are numerous reports of the numbers attending the St. Patrick's Day Parade. City Centre CCTV footfall counting cameras throw some light on the issue. Questions still arise about the level of alcohol abuse and the need for a well thought out policy for St. Patrick Day Parade in Dublin.

GPO should be used for education and tourism now that the O'Connell Street improvement scheme is completed.

The Government has authorised the building of the National Children's Hospital for the Mater Hospital site.