Iconic Clearys is to undergo significant redevelopment following the granting of permission by Dublin City Council to develop the O ‘Connell Street site for shops,homes and a hotel.

It is planned that the development will reinstate original architectural features such as Clearys Portland stone facades,the old stores tea rooms and its sweeping stair case .

The new owners of the development Natrium welcomed the granting of the permission and stated that they has a vision to re-establish O ‘ Connell Street and its surrounding environs as a place of importance in the social and cultural life of citizens and visitors .

Commerce created by the development will generate €329.1 million annually to the Irish ecomnomy.