Dublin City Council has recognized the need for extensive repairs to the iconic Molly Malone statue due to ongoing damage, particularly to her bosom area. Expert assessments reveal that structural pins securing the statue have deteriorated significantly from frequent physical interactions by visitors. The council plans to address the immediate stability concerns while also looking to restore the statue's bronze patination, which has suffered from years of touching. A leading conservation firm has been enlisted to help with the restoration process and enhance the statue's overall durability.
"As a matter of urgency, these pins need to be rewelded or replaced but to do that, the stone facing around the plinth will have to be removed..."
"We are working on a more long-term solution to the issue, but I feel that it would help the visibility of the statue if the patination of the bronze could be restored on the statue's chest area."
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