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Judicial review

Lofty perch

Tue Jan 31 2023 - 00:02

Sir, – On the basis that it is “clearly visible in long-range views from other parts of the historic city” (“Plan for 1,600 apartments in Drumcondra blocked by High Court”, News, January 30th), is it not high time to tear down the injurious O’Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery? – Yours, etc,

BRIAN AHERN,

Clonsilla,

Dublin 15.

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