Larry Goodman office development approval 'threat' to retailer

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a €100m office development in spite of the Kilkenny Group warning that the proposal will result in "serious consequences" and job losses for its flagship store in Dublin.

The appeals board has approved the proposal by the Goodman family, that will create at its peak 430 construction jobs and employ 1,600 people when the offices are ready for occupation, in spite of strong local opposition.