Dublin taskforce report ‘pointless’ without investment, says Gary Gannon
The report of the Dublin city taskforce is “pointless” without capital investment, the Social Democrats said.
The Taoiseach brought a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday to approve the publication of a report from the the Dublin City Centre Taskforce and establish an interdepartmental implementation group.
The report, which was presented to the Taoiseach last month, contains 10 major initiatives to revive the city centre.
It makes significant recommendations on the revitalisation of O’Connell Street with a particular focus on redeveloping the GPO as a major public building.
Proposals were made to the taskforce for its use including a world-class museum, a leading government department, or the relocation of the national broadcaster.
Relocating RTÉ to the site could free up its Donnybrook headquarters up for housing developments.
A decision on its future use could be made by the end of Q1 next…
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