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Sculptures had been removed following concerns they represented Nubian slaves

Dublin City Council confirms ‘delicate’ conservation work needed before reinstallation

Art historian concludes that statues are not depictions of African slave women

Dublin City Council asking hotel to address alleged planning permission breach

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Figures on display at Café Bar H, Grand Canal Quay, which is owned by Rita Crosbie

‘Shelbourne Four’ must be ‘freed and reinstated’ – Senator Michael McDowell

It would be regrettable if we found new reasons in the 21st century to destroy what’s left of old Dublin

Catalogue from which the statues were chosen calls them Egyptian and African women