Colin Murphy: The flaws of local politics

Colin Murphy: The flaws of local politics
Phibsboro Shopping centre as it stands

It's a story of chaotic procedures, confused politicians and shoddy management

One of the first jobs that crossed George Redmond’s desk at Dublin Corporation in 1965 was the first planning application for a shopping centre in Ireland, in Phibsboro.

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