The Four Courts - Part 9 Development Works

PART 9 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 SI. 600/2001

THE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS IN IRELAND, ON BEHALF OF THE COURTS SERVICE OF IRELAND

In accordance with Part 9 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, on behalf of The Courts Service of Ireland, propose development works within the curtilage of the Four Courts, Dublin 7, a Protected Structure.

The Four Courts is included on the Record of Protected Structures (Ref. 3999) under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022 – 2028.

The proposed development consists of installation of a 4m x 1.8m banner to the Portico, suspended between the central columns from non-invasive supports at a height of approx. 6.24m above ground level. The banner will be in place for a period of 6 months from February to August 2024.

An Appropriate Assessment Screening was undertaken for the proposed development. It concluded that there will be no potential for significant effects on any Natura 2000 sites, either alone or in combination with, any other plans or projects.

A preliminary examination for Environment Impact Assessment was undertaken for the proposed development. It concluded that as there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment, an EIA is not required. The above mentioned Environmental Impact Assessment Preliminary Examination is available online on: https://www.gov.ie/en/consultations/.

Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of the notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

Drawings and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection by appointment between 10am and 12:30pm and between 2.30pm and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, for a period of 6 weeks beginning on the date of publication of this notice at :

The Office of Public Works, Heritage Services, State Apartments, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Appointments for viewing should be sent to: cpu@opw.ie

Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development is situated, may be made in writing within a period of 6-weeks beginning on the date of publication of this notice to:

The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, Office of Public Works, Heritage Services CPU, 1GQ, Georges Quay, Dublin, D02 Y0981

Date of Notice: 7th December, 2023