Sam Stephenson speaks in defence of scheme
Sam Stephenson, one of Ireland's most prominent architects described Mr Roche as "one of the greatest living architects" who was "a master of development and design". Mr Stephenson, whose designs include the Central Bank, the Civic Offices 'bunkers' and the ESB headquarters in Fitzwilliam Street, made an unscheduled appearance at the Spencer Dock planning appeal hearing in support of Mr Roche.

