The Irish Times

Last February, Dublin Corporation granted planning permission to the Central Bank for a 1 million IRP scheme by Sam Stephenson, architect of the building to place railings around the building. The corporation's decision, which was uncontested, permits the bank to close off public access to the steps by erecting a Ushaped set of railings and gates directly in front of them.

Hoardings have already been erected to permit the demolition of this box-like fountain. This is actually an elaborate fire escape from the bank's two-level basement car park, which contains 120 spaces.