The Irish Times

To many, it may seem like a whole lot of unnecessary clutter. All the poles, signs, bus shelters, litter bins and public information panels that decorate the footpaths add up to an obstacle course, particularly for those who are blind. But for the advertising sector, street furniture presents an unrivalled business opportunity. A French company responsible for the street furniture of the Champs Elyseés in Paris, plans to transform some Dublin streets with taxi shelters, a new kind of street furniture with advertising opportunities.