€900m Carlton Cinema redevelopment gets go-ahead

A €900m redevelopment of the former Carlton Cinema site on O'Connell Street in Dublin has been given the go-ahead by An Bord Pleanála.

The 800 thousand square foot scheme will cover the area between Parnell Street on the north and Henry Street on the south and will create 3,500 construction jobs and 4,500 permanent jobs.