Carlton Decision Paves Way for Government Move on Abbey
The decision by the High Court to uphold the Compulsory Purchase Order on the Carlton Cinema site is to be welcomed according to former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Dermot Lacey.
The decision should now be grasped by the Government as an opportunity to once and for all decide to locate the Abbey Theatre on this most prestigious site at the Northern end of O’Connell Street.
The Abbey needs and deserves the prestigious location of O> ‘> Connell Street and O’Connell Street needs the Abbey Theatre. Too much time, energy and money has been wasted to date. As Lord Mayor of Dublin at the time of the unveiling of the Spire of Dublin I called on the Government to make this decision.
The Government can make a huge contribution to the improvement of our premier street and improve the prestige and image of the Abbey Theatre in one decision. As we celebrate this weekend the very notion of Irishness it is opportune that we mark the occasion by celebrating our National Theatre by giving it the home it deserves and that Dublin needs.
