Dublin city councillors have voted in favour of progressing plans to turn the former Magdalene laundry building on Sean McDermott Street into a centre for third-level education. Proposals also include the construction of social units for older people on the site and a memorial, he said. Mr Kenny said the plans will now go to tender and that the council is seeking interest from all major educational institutions. But he confirmed that discussions with the National College of Ireland regarding the redevelopment of the site had already taken place. Councillors were told on Tuesday to expect an update on the tender in February, according to Cllr Gannon.

Source: The Irish Times January 21, 2020 20:15 UTC