Menu
02/07/2013
Grafton Street Amendment Lifts Ban On Charity Shops
A proposal to ban new charity shops from Dublin's Grafton Street has been dropped.
Dublin City Council debated new planning controls which would prohibit particular types of outlets that would "detract from the character" of the pedestrianised street.
These included bookmakers, arcades, hairdressers, off-licences, fast-food restaurants and sex shops.
Charity shops had also been on the list, but following criticism an amendment was added during a council meeting on Monday night, receiving cross-party support.
Some 16 councillors voted against the amendment however, which passed with a majority of 29 votes.
(MH/CD)
Dublin City Council debated new planning controls which would prohibit particular types of outlets that would "detract from the character" of the pedestrianised street.
These included bookmakers, arcades, hairdressers, off-licences, fast-food restaurants and sex shops.
Charity shops had also been on the list, but following criticism an amendment was added during a council meeting on Monday night, receiving cross-party support.
Some 16 councillors voted against the amendment however, which passed with a majority of 29 votes.
(MH/CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 April 2013
New Measures Announced For Control Of Building Projects
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, T.D., today announced strict new measures for the control of building projects.
New Measures Announced For Control Of Building Projects
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, T.D., today announced strict new measures for the control of building projects.
12 March 2024
O'Dowd Announces New Measures To Tackle MOT Waiting Lists
New measures designed to tackle MOT waiting lists have been announced by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, 11 March, Mr O'Dowd said he will explore the introduction of temporary exemption certificates and proposals to consult on testing every two years.
O'Dowd Announces New Measures To Tackle MOT Waiting Lists
New measures designed to tackle MOT waiting lists have been announced by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, 11 March, Mr O'Dowd said he will explore the introduction of temporary exemption certificates and proposals to consult on testing every two years.
12 March 2024
Economy Minister To Promote NI In New York And Washington
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, will highlight the benefits of Northern Ireland's business and economic opportunities during an official visit to New York and Washington DC.
Economy Minister To Promote NI In New York And Washington
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, will highlight the benefits of Northern Ireland's business and economic opportunities during an official visit to New York and Washington DC.
26 March 2024
Casement Park Redevelopment 'Must Be Delivered'
The redevelopment of Casement Park "must be delivered", SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood, has said following a meeting with an Ulster GAA delegation at Stormont.
Casement Park Redevelopment 'Must Be Delivered'
The redevelopment of Casement Park "must be delivered", SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood, has said following a meeting with an Ulster GAA delegation at Stormont.
26 March 2024
Environmental Report Highlights 'Failure To Act'
A new environmental report highlights Northern Ireland's failure to act on protecting its environment, Alliance's Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said.
Environmental Report Highlights 'Failure To Act'
A new environmental report highlights Northern Ireland's failure to act on protecting its environment, Alliance's Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
