Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

On this record of protected structures, according to The Irish Times the executive manager within the council's planning department stated there could be a legal issue raised by the stadium developers if the councillors added the affected properties — initially, it was stated Nos. 4 to 70 Lansdowne Road were being determined here and now there is probably only one building which may be preserved. If a legal position will be taken by the stadium developers and also an independent opinion will be sought from the Civic Trust and An Taisce, it must be a cause of concern. Can something be done to alleviate the concerns of the councillors involved or is there any part the Minister can play in trying to overcome a problem which could develop into a long legal action if these houses or, in particular, the house at No. 70 Shelbourne Road, is recorded as a protected structure?

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