The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has signed seven major contracts to allow construction work to start immediately on T2, the new passenger terminal at Dublin Airport.
The seven contracts, which have a combined value of about €180m, were awarded following a major international tender process. The contracts cover areas such as concrete, steelwork, cladding and logistics. The DAA now plans to begin construction of T2 immediately.
The T2 project is a key element of the DAA's €2 billon Transforming Dublin Airport programme, which will improve, expand and modernise the passenger facilities at Dublin Airport.
"We were pleased with the level and quality of interest in this hugely important project and we are very happy that we have got the right skills at the best price" - said DAA Chief Executive Declan Collier. "We look forward to working in partnership with each of these seven contractors to deliver some of the key elements of T2" - he added.
The seven firms that signed T2 construction contracts are -
* Alandale Logistics - Logistics & General Builders
* Fitzpatrick - Apron Works
* Laing O'Rourke - Sub structure and superstructure concrete
* McAvoy Group - Accommodation
* Martifer/Mota-Engil/Coffey - Cladding
* SIAC - Enabling Works & Services
* Watson Steel Structures - Steelworks.
The seven contracts represent the first tranche of 17 separate construction packages that comprise the overall T2 project. The project - which includes a 75,000 sq m terminal building, a 24,000 sq m departures pier and a wide range of other airport campus upgrades - has been broken into 17 elements, each of which was tendered separately.
Declan Collier said that this multi-package approach would allow T2 to be delivered on time and on budget. "We - and our construction partners - are focused on delivering T2 within a tight timeframe and this process allows us to move at the required speed to have the project completed on target and T2 operational in April 2010."
The new terminal will cost €395 million, while the overall T2 project has a price tag of €609 million. A consortium comprising Arup, Pascall+Watson Architects and Mace is responsible for the design and the project management of T2.
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
A Vision for Dublin Bay
A report on Dublin Bay was commissioned by Dublin City Council from a team of consultants led by CDM (Ireland) Ltd., as the first stage in the preparation of a strategic framework plan for Dublin Bay.
The report - 'Report on Dublin Bay - An Integrated Economic, Cultural and Social Vision for Sustainable Development' - has been presented to the members of Dublin City Council and will be on public display for the period from Monday, 1st October 2007 to Friday, 30th November 2007, inclusive, at the following locations during normal office hours -
* Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
* Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1
* Raheny Library, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5
* Pearse Street Library, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
The report states that although Dublin Port currently plays a 'vital role' in the development of the city, there is, however, a 'growing realisation' that the port lands are 'strategically important' and offer a greater potential for residential and employment-generating business opportunities.
According to the report - 'Dublin is constrained by its capacity to grow and to generate new employment by a lack of space. The status quo - with the port remaining on site - means there is no additional capacity for growth. Full relocation of the port and development of the vacated site for a mixed use of residential, public and employment space offers the best long-term impact for Dublin'.
The proposed option would be 'economically very beneficial' - allowing for the creation of a new 'city quarter' and providing homes for at least 55,000 people.
The report also also proposes the development of a 'tree-lined boulevard' from the Park Gates of the Phoenix Park, along the Liffey to the city centre.
A freshwater reservoir - which would be used to provide drinking water for the city - is also included as one of the proposals in the report.
Flooding problems in the city are also addressed and form perhaps the most radical element of the document. The report states that, unless preventative measures are taken, flooding of large tracts of the city is 'inevitable'. It considers several options, including the building of a 'tidal barrage structure' - a flood defence wall - between Dun Laoghaire and Howth - while, at the same time, using the water in Dublin Bay to generate power. The structure could be used as a road or rail link.
A second option would include the building of similar 'tidal barrage structures' between Howth and Bull Island and between the ends of the north and south Bull walls. This option would also see a 'South Bull Island' constructed offshore - to be used for recreation purposes. Tidal generators for electricity production could be included, as well as wind turbines.
Members of the public are invited to give their views and opinions and Comment Sheets are available at all the locations (above) where the report is available for viewing. The closing date for submissions is 4.30pm Friday, 30th November, 2007.
The report - 'Report on Dublin Bay - An Integrated Economic, Cultural and Social Vision for Sustainable Development' - has been presented to the members of Dublin City Council and will be on public display for the period from Monday, 1st October 2007 to Friday, 30th November 2007, inclusive, at the following locations during normal office hours -
* Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
* Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1
* Raheny Library, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5
* Pearse Street Library, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
The report states that although Dublin Port currently plays a 'vital role' in the development of the city, there is, however, a 'growing realisation' that the port lands are 'strategically important' and offer a greater potential for residential and employment-generating business opportunities.
According to the report - 'Dublin is constrained by its capacity to grow and to generate new employment by a lack of space. The status quo - with the port remaining on site - means there is no additional capacity for growth. Full relocation of the port and development of the vacated site for a mixed use of residential, public and employment space offers the best long-term impact for Dublin'.
The proposed option would be 'economically very beneficial' - allowing for the creation of a new 'city quarter' and providing homes for at least 55,000 people.
The report also also proposes the development of a 'tree-lined boulevard' from the Park Gates of the Phoenix Park, along the Liffey to the city centre.
A freshwater reservoir - which would be used to provide drinking water for the city - is also included as one of the proposals in the report.
Flooding problems in the city are also addressed and form perhaps the most radical element of the document. The report states that, unless preventative measures are taken, flooding of large tracts of the city is 'inevitable'. It considers several options, including the building of a 'tidal barrage structure' - a flood defence wall - between Dun Laoghaire and Howth - while, at the same time, using the water in Dublin Bay to generate power. The structure could be used as a road or rail link.
A second option would include the building of similar 'tidal barrage structures' between Howth and Bull Island and between the ends of the north and south Bull walls. This option would also see a 'South Bull Island' constructed offshore - to be used for recreation purposes. Tidal generators for electricity production could be included, as well as wind turbines.
Members of the public are invited to give their views and opinions and Comment Sheets are available at all the locations (above) where the report is available for viewing. The closing date for submissions is 4.30pm Friday, 30th November, 2007.
Reconvening of the Renewable Energy Development Group
Mr Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has announced that he is reconvening the Renewable Energy Development Group.
This Group was originally established in May 2004, but has not met since early 2006.
Speaking at the annual conference of the Irish Wind Energy Association, Minister Ryan said - "Reconvening this group - under the aegis of my Department - will provide a cross-Government, pan-agency and industry response to renewable energy in Ireland.
"This new reconstituted Group will be central to reaching the target of 33% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020. This is an ambitious target and we need all sides pulling together - especially, if Ireland is to be the centre of the 'green energy boom' I believe it can be.
"The Group will include representatives from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Sustainable Energy Ireland, CER, ESB, the ESRI, universities and industry representatives. I will be asking the Group to provide an action-based report within 6 months of its first meeting."
The Minister also announced that state aid approval for the Renewable Energy Feed In Tariff Scheme (REFIT) has been received from the European Commission. "I welcome the eventual approval of state aid for this important Scheme. Delays in this area have been unacceptable. On the one hand, the European Union is setting impressive targets for renewable energy and, on the other hand, holding back national Governments working to achieve these targets.
"We cannot continue with these types of delays and I will be working with the Commission and my European colleagues to ensure that any future support can get much quicker clearance."
This Group was originally established in May 2004, but has not met since early 2006.
Speaking at the annual conference of the Irish Wind Energy Association, Minister Ryan said - "Reconvening this group - under the aegis of my Department - will provide a cross-Government, pan-agency and industry response to renewable energy in Ireland.
"This new reconstituted Group will be central to reaching the target of 33% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020. This is an ambitious target and we need all sides pulling together - especially, if Ireland is to be the centre of the 'green energy boom' I believe it can be.
"The Group will include representatives from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Sustainable Energy Ireland, CER, ESB, the ESRI, universities and industry representatives. I will be asking the Group to provide an action-based report within 6 months of its first meeting."
The Minister also announced that state aid approval for the Renewable Energy Feed In Tariff Scheme (REFIT) has been received from the European Commission. "I welcome the eventual approval of state aid for this important Scheme. Delays in this area have been unacceptable. On the one hand, the European Union is setting impressive targets for renewable energy and, on the other hand, holding back national Governments working to achieve these targets.
"We cannot continue with these types of delays and I will be working with the Commission and my European colleagues to ensure that any future support can get much quicker clearance."
Limerick expands housing programme
THE expansion of Limerick City Council’s social housing programme into previously private suburban estates is set to accelerate to facilitate the regeneration programme in Moyross and Southill.
This year the council has completed just five house purchases in city suburbs and has identified about 50 other suburban houses for purchase. But the Government-backed plan for the regeneration of socially
deprived areas of the city is set to trigger a huge shift in population from places like Moyross and Southill to city suburbs, according to the city council’s director of housing Kieran Lehane.
The plan drawn up by former Dublin City Manager John Fitzgerald for the regeneration of Moyross and Southill and will, according to Mr Lehane, necessitate the transfer of many existing council tenants to houses that will be bought by the council in private estates.
Talks are taking place with the Department of the Environment for the money that will be needed to affect this aspect of the Fitzgerald plan.
All necessary money is expected to be approved as the Fitzgerald plan has full government approval.
Mr Lehane said those who will be moved have proven themselves impeccable council tenants and will be a great addition to the new communities they move to.
He said that antisocial behaviour problems in the suburbs arise in many instances from people housed in rented property outside of the council scheme.
Already, a backlash is emerging to increased social housing in private estates inside the city boundary and in the suburbs that lie in the administrative area of Limerick County Council.
A Limerick auctioneer said yesterday councils that buy houses on the private market should consult with local residents about tenants they are moving into a community.
Geraldine Leddin of GL Auctioneers said there is a concern among residents’ associations in Limerick about the proliferation of council-owned houses in what were privately owned residential areas.
Ms Leddin said: “I think the city council should be more accountable. It is not good enough for the council to go out and buy houses on a broad basis. The council should tell residents what is going on and where the new council tenants are coming from.”
Cllr Patrick O’Donovan, a Fine Gael member of Limerick County Council, said councils would be better off sorting out their housing problems within their own administrative areas.
Mr O’Donovan said: “If there is a house waiting list in Limerick City Council’s administrative area, I can’t understand who they are going outside their own jurisdiction to solve it. I don’t think it is good practice to go into another local authority’s functional area.”
Irish Examiner
This year the council has completed just five house purchases in city suburbs and has identified about 50 other suburban houses for purchase. But the Government-backed plan for the regeneration of socially
deprived areas of the city is set to trigger a huge shift in population from places like Moyross and Southill to city suburbs, according to the city council’s director of housing Kieran Lehane.
The plan drawn up by former Dublin City Manager John Fitzgerald for the regeneration of Moyross and Southill and will, according to Mr Lehane, necessitate the transfer of many existing council tenants to houses that will be bought by the council in private estates.
Talks are taking place with the Department of the Environment for the money that will be needed to affect this aspect of the Fitzgerald plan.
All necessary money is expected to be approved as the Fitzgerald plan has full government approval.
Mr Lehane said those who will be moved have proven themselves impeccable council tenants and will be a great addition to the new communities they move to.
He said that antisocial behaviour problems in the suburbs arise in many instances from people housed in rented property outside of the council scheme.
Already, a backlash is emerging to increased social housing in private estates inside the city boundary and in the suburbs that lie in the administrative area of Limerick County Council.
A Limerick auctioneer said yesterday councils that buy houses on the private market should consult with local residents about tenants they are moving into a community.
Geraldine Leddin of GL Auctioneers said there is a concern among residents’ associations in Limerick about the proliferation of council-owned houses in what were privately owned residential areas.
Ms Leddin said: “I think the city council should be more accountable. It is not good enough for the council to go out and buy houses on a broad basis. The council should tell residents what is going on and where the new council tenants are coming from.”
Cllr Patrick O’Donovan, a Fine Gael member of Limerick County Council, said councils would be better off sorting out their housing problems within their own administrative areas.
Mr O’Donovan said: “If there is a house waiting list in Limerick City Council’s administrative area, I can’t understand who they are going outside their own jurisdiction to solve it. I don’t think it is good practice to go into another local authority’s functional area.”
Irish Examiner
Monday, 1 October 2007
U2 hotel 'elevation' hits hurdle
THE former chairman of An Taisce has vowed to fight in the courts radical plans to redevelop the U2-owned Clarence Hotel into a city landmark.
Michael Smith expressed outrage last night at what he calls the "illegal bastardisation" of the protected building, which is to be revamped by Lord Foster. And he said if An Bord Pleanala allowed the application to go through, he would take legal action to save the antique streetscape of the Quays.
Renowned architect Lord Foster has promised that when he revamps the U2's Clarence Hotel it will "define Dublin" in the same way the Savoy is synonymous with London.
In contrast to the existing Clarence -- which has 49 rooms -- the redeveloped hotel will have 140 rooms on eight floors.
It will be topped by a "skycatcher" glass dome and a Viking boat-shaped atrium running up to the roof.
Along with a spa, gym, swimming pool, creche, basement and music venue and a range of bars -- Foster also hopes to have Michelin-starred restaurant The River Cafe.
Although the outside facade of the protected buildings will be kept, the interior will be demolished to make way for contemporary fittings and fixtures. However, Mr Smith accused owners Bono and the Edge of being involved in the "biggest demolition of protected structures" in years.
demolished
"The Planning Act of 2000 meant that listed buildings can be demolished in exceptional circumstances," he told the Irish Independent.
"Upgrading a hotel from a four-and-a-half star to a five star does not fall into this category. We have to be careful about what we do to alter the balance of such an important streetscape. This is the biggest demolition of protected structures in years.
"I would hope that An Bord Pleanala would refuse this application, but if they don't I am prepared to litigate it myself and challenge it."
In a statement, developers Foster & Partners said "To make a standard hotel work and to be serviceable, significant surgery needs to be made to the existing fabric. The original concept is the same. The outside of Georgian buildings on Wellington Quay will remain intact.
"Inside, the rooms will be rebuilt to their exact current dimensions and all internal woodwork; panelling will be conserved and refurbished."
Foster & Partner have said that in order to turn the hotel into a rival of the greatest luxury hotels in the world the plans have to be drastic. "If we were to keep the building as it is we would have no scope to create the grandeur and interest that would be demanded."
Foster & Partners hopes the development will achieve the same status as Singapore's famous 120-year-old Raffles Hotel, which was declared a national monument in 1987.
Irish Independent
Michael Smith expressed outrage last night at what he calls the "illegal bastardisation" of the protected building, which is to be revamped by Lord Foster. And he said if An Bord Pleanala allowed the application to go through, he would take legal action to save the antique streetscape of the Quays.
Renowned architect Lord Foster has promised that when he revamps the U2's Clarence Hotel it will "define Dublin" in the same way the Savoy is synonymous with London.
In contrast to the existing Clarence -- which has 49 rooms -- the redeveloped hotel will have 140 rooms on eight floors.
It will be topped by a "skycatcher" glass dome and a Viking boat-shaped atrium running up to the roof.
Along with a spa, gym, swimming pool, creche, basement and music venue and a range of bars -- Foster also hopes to have Michelin-starred restaurant The River Cafe.
Although the outside facade of the protected buildings will be kept, the interior will be demolished to make way for contemporary fittings and fixtures. However, Mr Smith accused owners Bono and the Edge of being involved in the "biggest demolition of protected structures" in years.
demolished
"The Planning Act of 2000 meant that listed buildings can be demolished in exceptional circumstances," he told the Irish Independent.
"Upgrading a hotel from a four-and-a-half star to a five star does not fall into this category. We have to be careful about what we do to alter the balance of such an important streetscape. This is the biggest demolition of protected structures in years.
"I would hope that An Bord Pleanala would refuse this application, but if they don't I am prepared to litigate it myself and challenge it."
In a statement, developers Foster & Partners said "To make a standard hotel work and to be serviceable, significant surgery needs to be made to the existing fabric. The original concept is the same. The outside of Georgian buildings on Wellington Quay will remain intact.
"Inside, the rooms will be rebuilt to their exact current dimensions and all internal woodwork; panelling will be conserved and refurbished."
Foster & Partner have said that in order to turn the hotel into a rival of the greatest luxury hotels in the world the plans have to be drastic. "If we were to keep the building as it is we would have no scope to create the grandeur and interest that would be demanded."
Foster & Partners hopes the development will achieve the same status as Singapore's famous 120-year-old Raffles Hotel, which was declared a national monument in 1987.
Irish Independent
€500m makeover for crime-ridden housing estate
HALF a billion euro has been earmarked to radically transform one of Ireland's most notorious crime-ridden estates into a modern tourist hub with luxury housing.
St Mary's Park in the heart of Limerick city has suffered from a range of social problems in recent years and is the stronghold of both the Keane and Collopy criminal gangs.
Known locally as the Island Field, the estate fell outside the remit of the John Fitzgerald report which has targeted the regeneration in two socially deprived suburbs.
However, Limerick City Council has ambitious plans for the area and recently contracted Erinaceous consultants to establish the feasibility of a massive facelift for the area.
Residents
All homes in the area received a questionnaire and 150 responses were returned from the residents.
Interested stake-holders including potential investors, community groups and local councillors, were consulted and planning experts based their draft proposals on the feedback they received.
At a public meeting Limerick architect, Hugh Murray presented illustrations and photographs of other waterfront regeneration projects to the local community.
It was proposed that the two kilometre riverfront around the estate (which is surrounded by water on three sides) will encompass a 90 acre urban quarter including residential and affordable housing along with shopping districts and sports facilities.
It is hoped to utilise land under conservation and put in 2,500 housing units in high rise buildings along with associated amenities.
However, the planning process will be a difficult one.
Local councillor, John Gilligan said all ideas were fine but the anti-social behaviour in the estate would initially have to be tackled before any future plans could be made.
"That's all well and good, but you have to tackle the more serious problems first. What's the point in building a lovely bungalow when crime continues in the area? I've never seen a bungalow shoot someone," said Mr Gilligan.
Mr Gilligan said there was an estimated 2,000 people living in the Island Field.
"This place was built in 1935 and the population is elderly, but 70pc said they want to come back here if the place is redeveloped. What chance do these people have of getting a mortgage? Where do people go in the meantime if there house is demolished".
Planners and architects will not begin the design process until an extensive consultation process has taken place.
Cost
The estimated cost of redeveloping St Mary's Park to its full potential with a tourist and residential hub is more than €500m.
Director of Service at Limerick City Council, Kieran Lehane moved to dispel families' fears for the future of their homes saying that each household will be looked at on a case by case basis.
However, one of the biggest obstacles facing planners is the estate's criminal gangs who bought up to 30 houses in the area and leased them back to locals.
Irish Independent
St Mary's Park in the heart of Limerick city has suffered from a range of social problems in recent years and is the stronghold of both the Keane and Collopy criminal gangs.
Known locally as the Island Field, the estate fell outside the remit of the John Fitzgerald report which has targeted the regeneration in two socially deprived suburbs.
However, Limerick City Council has ambitious plans for the area and recently contracted Erinaceous consultants to establish the feasibility of a massive facelift for the area.
Residents
All homes in the area received a questionnaire and 150 responses were returned from the residents.
Interested stake-holders including potential investors, community groups and local councillors, were consulted and planning experts based their draft proposals on the feedback they received.
At a public meeting Limerick architect, Hugh Murray presented illustrations and photographs of other waterfront regeneration projects to the local community.
It was proposed that the two kilometre riverfront around the estate (which is surrounded by water on three sides) will encompass a 90 acre urban quarter including residential and affordable housing along with shopping districts and sports facilities.
It is hoped to utilise land under conservation and put in 2,500 housing units in high rise buildings along with associated amenities.
However, the planning process will be a difficult one.
Local councillor, John Gilligan said all ideas were fine but the anti-social behaviour in the estate would initially have to be tackled before any future plans could be made.
"That's all well and good, but you have to tackle the more serious problems first. What's the point in building a lovely bungalow when crime continues in the area? I've never seen a bungalow shoot someone," said Mr Gilligan.
Mr Gilligan said there was an estimated 2,000 people living in the Island Field.
"This place was built in 1935 and the population is elderly, but 70pc said they want to come back here if the place is redeveloped. What chance do these people have of getting a mortgage? Where do people go in the meantime if there house is demolished".
Planners and architects will not begin the design process until an extensive consultation process has taken place.
Cost
The estimated cost of redeveloping St Mary's Park to its full potential with a tourist and residential hub is more than €500m.
Director of Service at Limerick City Council, Kieran Lehane moved to dispel families' fears for the future of their homes saying that each household will be looked at on a case by case basis.
However, one of the biggest obstacles facing planners is the estate's criminal gangs who bought up to 30 houses in the area and leased them back to locals.
Irish Independent
U2 hotel pool plan may not wash with council
U2's plan to revamp the Clarence Hotel was saved in the nick of time, when Bono responded to a list of tricky queries from planning officials on the final day of deadline.
The rock supergroup had applied to Dublin City Council to carry out a €150m development of the Clarence, their landmark property in the heart of the capital. But the council's planning department said they had to answer a list of 18 key questions before a deadline date of September 26. They submitted their answers that morning.
U2's biggest challenge was to justify why they should be allowed to demolish four neighbouring listed buildings as part of their idea of making the Clarence, "the most spectacular hotel in Europe", erecting a skycatcher atrium resembling a spaceship on the top which would be visible from all over the city.
Under Section 57 of the Planning and Development Act, authorities will not grant permission for the demolition of a protected structure, save in exceptional circumstances and such a move requires the strongest justification for doing so.
It was a challenge they failed, according to former head of An Taisce, Michael Smith.
Mr Smith said: "Protected structures can only be demolished in really exceptional cases. But in U2's response, they give reasons such as how their type of clientele will want the use of a huge swimming pool and they need to knock buildings to get the pool in. I can't see how that is a justifiable reason.
"If the council grants permission, I believe it will be illegal and I will go all the way to the High Court myself to stop it."
Sources say Bono and The Edge -- who own the hotel along with their property partner Paddy McKillen -- have little hope that their plans will go ahead. According to one: "Bono says he wants to change the mediocrity of Dublin. He says he hardly goes in to the Clarence anymore, because it is has so far made such losses that he finds it too depressing.
"But he knows that the issue with demolishing a protected building will not go away and even if the council grant permission, An Bord Pleanala will reject it at appeal."
Bono wants to transform the 44-bedroom boutique hotel into a nine-storey, 141-bedroom five-star hotel and spa complete with signature restaurant, bar and fresh food market, encompassing the former Dollard printing works and four other Georgian buildings on Wellington Quay.
Objectors to the plan include An Taisce, the heritage trust and the Irish Georgian Society.
Bono and The Edge bought the hotel in 1992. Despite being the choice for international celebrities, it has incurred significant losses.
Irish Independent
The rock supergroup had applied to Dublin City Council to carry out a €150m development of the Clarence, their landmark property in the heart of the capital. But the council's planning department said they had to answer a list of 18 key questions before a deadline date of September 26. They submitted their answers that morning.
U2's biggest challenge was to justify why they should be allowed to demolish four neighbouring listed buildings as part of their idea of making the Clarence, "the most spectacular hotel in Europe", erecting a skycatcher atrium resembling a spaceship on the top which would be visible from all over the city.
Under Section 57 of the Planning and Development Act, authorities will not grant permission for the demolition of a protected structure, save in exceptional circumstances and such a move requires the strongest justification for doing so.
It was a challenge they failed, according to former head of An Taisce, Michael Smith.
Mr Smith said: "Protected structures can only be demolished in really exceptional cases. But in U2's response, they give reasons such as how their type of clientele will want the use of a huge swimming pool and they need to knock buildings to get the pool in. I can't see how that is a justifiable reason.
"If the council grants permission, I believe it will be illegal and I will go all the way to the High Court myself to stop it."
Sources say Bono and The Edge -- who own the hotel along with their property partner Paddy McKillen -- have little hope that their plans will go ahead. According to one: "Bono says he wants to change the mediocrity of Dublin. He says he hardly goes in to the Clarence anymore, because it is has so far made such losses that he finds it too depressing.
"But he knows that the issue with demolishing a protected building will not go away and even if the council grant permission, An Bord Pleanala will reject it at appeal."
Bono wants to transform the 44-bedroom boutique hotel into a nine-storey, 141-bedroom five-star hotel and spa complete with signature restaurant, bar and fresh food market, encompassing the former Dollard printing works and four other Georgian buildings on Wellington Quay.
Objectors to the plan include An Taisce, the heritage trust and the Irish Georgian Society.
Bono and The Edge bought the hotel in 1992. Despite being the choice for international celebrities, it has incurred significant losses.
Irish Independent
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