Worry centres on ‘noise complaints’ which ‘have disproportionately targeted’ street entertainers
Grafton Street buskers fear that the granting of permission for apartments on the street by Dublin City Council would affect their livelihoods. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Businessman David Goddard who led the recent buyout of Davy’s real estate arm co-owns 4-5 Grafton Street along with former Davy boss, Brian McKiernan. “Introducing residential units may lead to increased noise complaints and further regulations that threaten the livelihood of buskers and the vibrant street culture that defines this area,” he said.
Musician Andrew Kavanagh’s objection said that allowing the apartments to proceed would “inevitably result in complaints about street music and that will directly impact my ability to support my family”.
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