The end is now in sight for Dublin's Olympic Ballroom following the granting of planning permission for its demolition. White Castle Developments has also secured approval for a three-storey office and apartment development fronting on to Pleasants Street. There will be car-parking in the basement.

In Blackrock, Irish Life Assurance has been refused permission to build 117,000 sq ft of additional office space on three levels at Woods House on Carysfort Avenue.