Georgian society criticises council over demolitions

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2004 / June 15 2004: Georgian society criticises council over demolitions

The Irish Georgian Society last night criticised Dublin City Council for the partial demolition of two protected buildings in the city centre last weekend. However, the city architect defended the action on safety grounds. The two 17th century Georgian houses in Parnell Street were knocked down on Friday. Years of neglect and an apparent failure to maintain the houses were blamed for the poor state of the buildings. The demolition process came in the wake of Dublin City Council issuing a dangerous buildings order following a fire three weeks ago on the properties. It is believed that squatters started the fire.

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