Bit of a misunderstanding here lads check the facts.
Its the new bus station that was refused planning permission the station is moving from its current location on the right hand side of the train station to the left hand side.
Currently the area is mainly used as a car park and has two unused rail lines. The bus station has reached capacity and is very customer/passenger unfriendly.
The Council refused planning to Bus Eireann on a few items but one was on how the traffic movement s would impact on the proposed orbital route for the city. The Architects for Bus Eireann said it was unfair to refuse the application on a proposed route that might not happen. I think thats a bit glib as the route is happening.
O'Connell Street is to be pedestrianised in the next 18 months so an orbital route will be required.
Not sure what the scaffolding is for outside the station at present. More than likely repair and maintenance to the facade.
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