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@StephenC wrote:
Its only taking over Criminal cases. Civil matters will still be heard at the Four Courts and the High and Supreme Courts remain where they are.
Criminal law is all the good stuff!
I don’t see how this building can be seen as anything but a disappointment given that it’s taking over the job of a Gandon masterpiece. It’s a fairly decent office block. As the centre of Irish justice though….?
There is definitely a new control tower complex going in with the second runway and yes the height will be 80m.
Planning was to be done this year for it but the new tower is only needed to coincide with the second runway which has now been put on hold.
Well, Thanks so much, dave123. Your post is very nice and useful. It helps me much. Thanks again.:)
@pippin101 wrote:
Am totally shocked at this Gaelgoir stunt. They are a minority and are forcing their views on the rest of us. This is an English speaking country and there is a long history of that language being given greater prominence. I don’t agree with the new regulations that give greater prominence to Irish – it is a minority language.
Not that this is relevant to the O’Connell St stunt. It doesn’t give them any legitimacy. It’s littering, vandalism and shows a reckless disregard for heritage.
I think you should speak for yourself. I, for one, applaud this stunt, even if I would rather the unattractive plastic roadsign was removed.
I appreciate that it was intended to draw attention to heritage, rather the opposite of “a reckless disregard for heritage” as you said.
I don’t understand why people spend their time undermining efforts to preserve Irish. Whether in common usage or not, it is part of Irish culture and Irish heritage and should be given the recognition it deserves. This goes hand in hand with our architectural heritage, and how you can support one but not the other is hard to understand.
Our heritage should not be politicised. We Gaelgeoirs are not all shinners – very few of us are.
Hawkins-Poolbeg-Tara-Townsend is the worst city block in Dublin. Truly stunning in its decrepitude.
Nothing less than wholesale demolition will solve the problem.
@Leesider wrote:
I don’t think this government has any initiative at all. Nevermind the jobs created in the construction phase which would be very welcome but the jobs and boost to the economy of a permanent venue for concerts, exhibitions etc would mean they would have their money (our money I should say) back in years!
I can understand the need for developing public venues etc, but I don’t think the office and apartment space proposed has any market for the foreseeable future.
It would be fantastic if we could still go ahead with some of the public spaces, and let the apartments and offices happen as needed.
For me, the colour is a big disappointment. That dull pink stone may as well be concrete.
But maybe in the future, they can re-clad the building…
Wow, that’s a very nice picture. Can you upload it on flickr so we can see the full quality? That would be great
At what stage did Hawkin’s House come into State ownershp? I’d be interested to know how the state came to possess such a cruddy building.
There is a piece on the finale of the Theatre Royal in Summer 1962, and another paragraph in the Irishman’s diary (August 1962) about the demolition .
It was very sad. What a mistake it was to let that happen.
I was looking at pictures of Hawkins Street with the Theatre Royal, and it is hard to imagine that the current decrepit dingy street was once so beautiful, lively and pleasant.
I really hope that Hawkin’s House is demolished and replaced by something that will bring some life and beauty back to Hawkins street.
In my opinion, I’d prefer this Costa place opens in that unit than the inevitable discount store / pound shop type of places that are starting to appear in some newly vacant retail units during this property crash. And I do agree with a previous poster that this particular example actually improves the building.
How is Lynams and Spar allowed to retain these “temporary signs”?
Surely something can be done about this?
and COME IN AND VISIT is unbelievable
Congrats to cobalt.
Surely there are grounds for outlawing the manufacture or importation of PVC on the the grounds of it’s toxicity to the environment and human health?
How to go about lobbying for it?
Can someone post a pic? All this suspense is bad for my health. I remember two(?) years ago Burger King slapped to a huge banner on their O Connell St branch (GPO side). It covered the entire facade. Looked shite, I presume the planners made them remove it asap.
Who owns the Travel Shop / Londis / Subway / Butler’s buiding?
How on earth has it remained so decrepit after all this time?
It looks like the age of prosperity bypassed it completely
