The Irish Times

A proposed development at Georges Quay would ruin forever the traditional skyline of Dublin, the Irish Georgian Society has claimed. In a submission to the Bord Pleanála hearing on the proposed high-rise development, the society warned that it would make "a significant, adverse and permanent impact on the appearance, character and cultural heritage of the city". Dublin Corporation decided last October to grant planning permission to the Cosgrave Property Group for the proposed "skyscraper" development of offices, shops and apartments. Permission was granted subject to the height of the development being reduced to 80 metres. The central office tower now proposed is 73.7 metres and adjoining apartment blocks have also been reduced in height.