The Wood Quay site would then be redeveloped for more than 500 public homes, the council said. In a letter to councillors on Friday afternoon Mr Shakespeare said the acquisition would “enable the delivery of a new Civic Offices and up to 300 public homes on the Camden Yard site”. Retrofitting the existing Civic Offices at Wood Quay to meet climate commitments “is currently estimated to require €350 –€400 million. Relocating from Wood Quay would unlock the potential for in excess of 500 public homes on the current Civic Offices site, while enabling modern, sustainable workplaces for staff and improved public services for citizens,” he said. “Developing modern, energy‑efficient accommodation at Camden Yard would significantly reduce our operational emissions while freeing the Wood Quay site for much‑needed public housing,” his letter states.

Source: The Irish Times December 19, 2025 18:01 UTC