Massive IKEA store approved for Dublin

An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for the construction of a massive IKEA outlet in the Ballymun area of north Dublin.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2007 - 12:30

An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for the construction of a massive IKEA outlet in the Ballymun area of Dublin.

Legal restrictions on the size of retail developments had already been changed to allow the Swedish furniture giant to build a 30,000 square foot shop in the area.

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