Moore Street renewal developments welcome

Significant recent developments in the planned renewal of Moore Street described by the National Museum as ‘the most important historic site in modern Irish history’ are to be welcomed as we approach the Centenary of The Rising.

Dublin City Council has unanimously agreed to add 1916 buildings occupied by volunteers to the list of protected structures and all parties expressed their support in principal for the protection and preservation of the area in the Seanad debate on Fianna Fail’s Renewal Of Moore Street bill.

More important is the confirmation by Minister Aodhain Ó Riordáin that the planned City Council Forum on Moore Street will have the ultimate say. Time is not on our side. That work must commence immediately without delay.