The City Library Project (Phase 1) Project overview What’s happening FAQs Drawings/visualisations Hugh Lane Gallery About Parnell Square and it’s Buildings See more 2013: Project Launched 2014: Public Consultation 2016: DCC takes ownership of the buildings 2019: Planning permission Awarded 2019: Decision to phase the project 2020: Scope of phase 1 specified 2021: Phase 1 design feasibility work 2022: Design team procurement 2023: Demolition and Site Investigation works 2024: Construction of Phase 1 commences 2027: Construction completed 2027: Fit-out and testing 2027: Phase 1 complete See more Back to top