Minister meets the traders on Moore Street

THERE was a real buzz on Moore Street last week when Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, dropped by with Lord Mayor, Christy Burke, to meet with street traders.

The minister’s visit followed the recent Government announcement that it is acquiring the National Monument at 14-17 Moore Street and will press ahead with plans for a Commemorative Centre at the site.

“It was great to get down to Moore Street to hear directly from the traders how supportive they are of the Government’s plans,

? said Minister Humphreys.

“I visited the traders late last summer and it was clear to me that they wanted action to be taken to protect the buildings, which were the final headquarters of the 1916 Leaders and are of huge historical significance.

“This is a really good news story for Dublin city centre. The development of a Commemorative Centre will help draw large numbers of tourists to the area, and will complement the new visitor centre at the GPO, which is being developed just a short stroll away.

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The Lord Mayor heaped praise on the traders and said he was pleased the uncertainty surrounding the future of 14-17 had been brought to an end.

“The traders are an integral part of Moore Street, and indeed they have helped ensure that the street has remained a vibrant part of the city centre in recent years,

? he said.

“The development of a Commemorative Centre will add greatly to the city centre, and should provide a boost to traders and other businesses in the area.

“It is fitting that the National Monument on Moore Street is being brought back into public ownership, and I look forward to seeing the restoration works progressing in the coming months.

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