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Dublin Rejects Casino Property Proposal

8 February 2021 by Therese Williams

This story was published more than 2 years ago.

A new casino property that was proposed in Dublin Ireland was rejected by the Dublin City Council, who noted that the property doesn't fit development plans for the area.

The proposed casino was a two-story development that also had a family entertainment area. The development is being spearheaded by property group Hammerson and Irish Life. The location is the chief concern, as the casino would have been located at the Ilac Shopping Center. There are current planning restrictions in place, and the Council says that the property doesn't fit those plans.

In a statement the Dublin City Council opined: "There are serious concerns that permitting a casino at this location would be setting a precedent for such a non-retail use within Category 1-designated streets, the primary shopping streets in the city centre."

The two developers are appealing the decision to the Irish planning appeals board An Bord Pleanala. The case is likely to stretch on for some time, but Casino Listings News will update readers as we learn more.

About the author

Therese Williams // UK Correspondent
Therese Williams
Therese is a fervent fan of slot machines and pub fruities, often trying her luck at some of the top online casinos. She covers news for Casino Listings with a focus on the UK and Europe. Therese studied arts and creative writing at university and has written for newspapers in the UK.