The Heritage Minister is being urged to immediately intervene to stop the current works on the historic Moore Street 1916 terrace in Dublin.
The work involves the destruction of Number 18 and the potential demolition of the remaining building on the terrace.
Dublin City Councillor Mícheál Mac Donncha, on behalf of Sinn Féin, has tabled an Emergency Motion on Moore Street for a City Council meeting.
He said: "We call on the Minister to work with the City Council, the 1916 relatives and all relevant stakeholders to implement a new plan which would conserve the terrace 10-25 and create an historic 1916 quarter, and not allow such shameful destruction in the Centenary of the Easter Rising."
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD said: "As one of the most historically important sites in the history of the nation, Moore Street has a special place in the hearts of citizens. It is vital to ensure that it is redeveloped in the respectful and dignified manner befitting of its status.
"The negligence of successive Governments cannot be allowed to lead to the irrevocable damage of the Moore Street terrace and destruction of our heritage.
"The onus is on the Minster to halt stop the works being undertaken now in order for consultation to take place amongst the various stakeholders involved, including the Save Moore Street campaign, the 1916 relatives, the Moore Street traders and the local community, who all simply want what's best for Moore Street."
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