Ł1.2 bn proposal unsuitable, says financier

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2000 / February 23 2000: Ł1.2 bn proposal unsuitable, says financier

The financier Dermot Desmond criticised the Spencer Dock proposal for its lack of design quality or attractive features, its overwhelming bulk and density and its insensitivity to its surroundings and said he was involved in the hearing "because we all have a little bit of ownership of Dublin and responsibility for Dublin". And that he was concerned the Dublin Docklands Authority's programme to develop the 1,600 acres should result in "high quality sustainable development attractive for living, working and leisure".

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