Iconic or eyesore? Debate over future of Poolbeg towers

The Poolbeg chimneys, one of the iconic landmarks in Dublin, could require some changes for their long-term survival.
Dublin City Council has warned that the two structures may need to be encased in fibreglass or concrete to ensure their stability.
It has also expressed concern over the ongoing costs to maintain the chimneys.
The council said the maintenance by the ESB runs to several million euro and this will only secure the chimneys in the medium term.
It also refers to the ESB's view that adding the chimneys to the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) will "not provide any additional security" to that provided under the maintenance programme.
The council added that it may impede any ongoing structural interventions or necessary external cladding in the future.
The twin structures, which were built in the 1970s, have not been in use for more than 10 years but the industrial landmark has become a striking feature of the Dublin skyline.
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