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Government Announces Proposed Demolition of Ballymun Flat Complex

Category:
Ballymun Community Films Project
Directed by:
Oliver McGlinchey, Andrew Gillea
Produced by:
Ballymun Communications
Year:

1997
Duration:

20 mins
Language:
English

This footage depicts a meeting between representatives of Ireland’s coalition government, representatives from community development bodies in Ballymun, and local activists. During the meeting Brendan Howlin, then Minister for the Environment, announces that the government has agreed to accept and expand Dublin Corporation’s proposal for the demolition of the remaining tower blocks in Ballymun, equating to the total demolition of the Ballymun flats.

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