Council project to fix wall at former residence of Italian ambassador cost 791,000 and took nearly six years to complete

The boundary wall at Lucan House, which collapsed in 2019, faced delays in repairs due to conflicting opinions between South Dublin County Council (SDCC) and the Italian government over responsibility. The deadlock was resolved when SDCC purchased the property for €10m, allowing for negotiations to finalize repair plans. The wall's protected status and its dual function as a boundary and retaining structure presented challenges, invoking strict conservation requirements that governed repair methods undertaken by both parties involved.

The boundary wall at Lucan House collapsed in 2019, but due to disagreements between the South Dublin County Council and the Italian state, repairs were delayed.

After a prolonged discussion and negotiation, it was agreed that South Dublin County Council would fund the design, and the Italian embassy would fund the construction.

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