Ahern sees work begin on Dublin spike monument

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2002 / April 09 2002: Ahern sees work begin on Dublin spike monument

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has fuelled the controversy surrounding the Monument of Light, the 120-metre spike to be built on O'Connell Street, Dublin, by saying he was undecided on the merits of its design. He was speaking at a sod-turning ceremony in the capital to mark the start of the construction of the €4 million monument, previously known as the millennium spire. In celebrating the start of construction, Dublin City Council yesterday announced plans to build 27 small retail kiosks along the length of the city's main thoroughfare. The kiosks, designed by London-based architects Bloc, will incorporate cafés, newspaper stands, florists, and WC and toilet facilities. The first unit, a café, is due to be built outside the GPO next January.

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