How do you reinstate a demolished convent?

STATEMENT BY MARY UPTON TD
Labour Party Deputy for Dublin South Central,
Tuesday, December 5th 2006
OWNER OF ILLEGALLY DEMOLISHED CONVENT MUST REINSTATE BUILDING
Labour Party Deputy for Dublin South Central, Dr Mary Upton TD, has welcomed last night’s confirmation by Dublin City Council that the owner of Presentation Convent in Terenure that was recently illegally demolished must reinstate the building.

Deputy Upton commented, "I am absolutely delighted that Council planning enforcement officers are grasping the nettle and demanding reinstatement of the building.

"This charming, historic building was being actively considered for listing on the Record of Protected Structures prior to demolition. Much of the demolished building dated to the 1830's. It was one of the last intact mansions in Terenure.

"I will follow this case very closely, as indeed will the large number of local people who have been in touch with me to protest against its demolition.

"I am very much in favour of development. But taking the law into your own hands and breaching the planning laws like this developer appears to have done gives all developers a bad name."


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*Question from Labour Cllr John Gallagher and City Manager’s reply
enclosed
Q89. COUNCILLOR JOHN GALLAGHER
To ask the City Manager to investigate the conditions surrounding the
demolition of a structure, (details supplied), and report on (a) the
procedures that should have been observed (b) outlines what sanctions,
if any, may be apply to the person responsible for the demolition; and
if he will make a statement on the matter.
Details: Presentation Convent, Terenure.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY:
(A) Planning Permission should have been obtained prior to the
demolition of the building in question.

(B) An Enforcement Notice under Section 154 of the Planning and
Development Act 2000-2006 has been served on the owner of the property
requiring:
1. The cessation of the unauthorised work on site;
2. The Property to be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Planning
Department of Dublin City Council.

A prosecution under section 151 of the planning and Development Act
2000-2006 has been initiated against the developer of this property in
connection with the unauthorised demolition of, (details supplied).