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AN BORD PLEANÁLA have given the green light to Dublin’s Port’s €230 million redevelopment plan – aimed at increasing the flow of cargo and cruise ships into the city.
Some 3km of quay walls would have to be rebuilt as part of the overhaul, while existing pier space would also be demolished.
Dredging would also take place to allow an extra 2.2 metres of depth in the approach to the Liffey, from Dublin Bay.
Other sign-offs, from the Department of the Environment and the EPA are still needed. The company says it’s been in regular contact with both – and that it’s hoping to hear positive news in the next few months.
The overhaul means that even the largest cruise ships in the world would be able to sail into the port – and much further into the city than before.
Ships like the 360 metre Allure of the Seas would be able to sail up as far as the East Link, beside the 3Arena (Point) once the project is completed.
Currently the biggest cruise vessel in the world, the Royal Caribbean craft has its own ice-skating rink, a mini golf course and 300 state rooms that overlook a mini Central Park (with real trees and everything).
The port project is expected to take five years to complete, and Dublin Port CEO Eamonn O’Reilly said they hoped to be in a position to begin construction later this year.
A planning hearing last October heard that environmental impact studies had been submitted by the port company alongside the planning application.
A range of interest groups – including residents associations and environmental groups – also sent in written submissions.
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Significant planning and research had to be undertaken ahead of the inaugural visit of the 330 metre MSC Splendida earlier this year – to date, the largest vessel to berth in the port.
Ships any larger than the Splendida have to anchor out in Dublin Bay, and send in tender boats to bring in passengers.
Completion of the planned Alexandra Basin Redevelopment would make it much simpler for ships to dock – and it’s hoped the project will boost plans to promote the city as a cruise destination.
It’s hoped the plan will lead to a 30 per cent increase in port volume, within the decade following its construction.
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Why the hell are there sprinkles on that 99!
Heresy!
Ice cream first then shove the flake down into the cone, yum
Heresy would be discussing it. Sacrilege is doing it.
Fairy dust?
Clowns dandruff either?
Bite the end and suck the bollox out of it
Enough about your weekend. Tell us how you would eat a 99…
I get them to put the flake into the cone first. When you’ve eaten all the ice-cream you end up with a lovely combo of cone and flake at the end. Champion!
You sir are a champion among men!!
Somebody introduced me to this technique during the summer and I have to say it’s incredible, I am forever in their debt.
Cool.
I’ve always pushed the flake down into the cone and done it that way.
Usually the cone gets soggy though and starts to leak.
Me too tommy… This post has changed my life…… ;-)
Looking forward to next summer already Mark.
Should have ran this article 99 days ago
Generally use the biggest umbrella you can find..eat 99 beneath it..
As quick as possible
Stick the 99 to your forehead…then wait for the ice cream to melt down into your mouth.
Get the flake put into the empty cone first, then ice cream on top, delish
Another conniseur
Eat the flake first duhhh…
I think the flake is overrated. It’s just something that gets in the way that you dont really want.
Just ask for no flake!! I’d say every one of your days is a struggle
It’s not a 99 without a flake only a large cone , what makes it a 99 is the frickin flake
stick the flake as far down the cone as it’ll go, then it’s like a surprise at the end!
I prefer with your mouth. You might get nose freeze if you try snorting it!
Who gives a toss
It’s November…
So you eat it with your mouth in the summer?
Children dying due to lack of facilities in hospitals and journalists are being paid to write about 99′s. Please use your talent to help sick children get the chance to have an ice cream.
Its november…… Who eats 99s
It’s November! Wtf are on about how to eat a 99!!
Lips, tongue and I am sure the comment line will be full of 69 jokes instead???
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