National Museum boss to review plans for Moore St

THE director of the National Museum has been asked by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht to assess an application by developer, Joe O’Reilly, to complete building works on the historical section of Dublin’s Moore Street.

Mr O’Reilly, the developer behind the Dundrum Town Centre, has conditional planning permission to redevelop the 2.7 hectare Carlton cinema site which extends out to Henry Street, Parnell Street and Moore Street. However, now he is seeking ministerial consent to build a commemorative centre at the national monument site

It’s understood that once Dr Wallace has reviewed the plans he will make a recommendation but the final decision will be rest with the Cabinet due to the historical significance of the site. In four years time, the centenary of the 1916 Rising will take place and already the Government has formed a cross-party committee to examine how to best commemorate the event.