Sir, – In welcoming the decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála to uphold the appeal to build an extension at the Rotunda Hospital on the grounds that it would damage the architectural heritage of Parnell Square, a previous letter-writer states: “It is the Georgian squares that most strongly define our capital city.” (Letters, February 19th).
As a proud Dub, I would say it’s not the buildings that best define Dublin, rather it’s the people – including the smallest and most vulnerable who will grow up to be its citizens.
And as for heritage, I’m sure long-standing local resident Charles Stewart Parnell (in whose honour the square is named and whose finger points to the Rotunda) would not object to the words inscribed on his
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