Retailer Marks & Spencers’ prosecution over the reinstatement of “a protected statue” at a Dublin bar has been adjourned pending the completion of restoration work.
The case has been brought by Dublin City Council (DCC) over the reinstatement of the carved wooden figure to the facade of the Bailey Café and Bar, on Duke Street, Dublin 2. The bar is beside a Marks & Spencer branch.
Judge Anthony Halpin noted, from the council’s solicitor, that the restoration work was satisfactory, and he adjourned the case until January.
Judge Halpin noted the prosecution related to the reconstruction and refurbishment of a protected statue at the Bailey Café and Bar on Duke Street, Dublin 2.
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The retailer is accused of failing to comply with an enforcement notice dated June 22nd, 2021. The enforcement notice served on Marks & Spencer sought reinstatement of the carved wooden figure to the facade of the Bailey Café and Bar, following appropriate conservation repairs by a conservator approved by DCC’s Heritage, Archaeology and Conservation section. This notice was to be complied with from July 5th to October 4th, 2021.
The prosecution is for an offence under section 154 (8) of the Planning and Development Acts, 2000 - 2022.
