Minister of State Michael Noonan believes there is a "real opportunity for regeneration" after attending the first meeting of the Lord Mayor's forum on Moore Street in Dublin.

The meeting, which took place at the City Hall and online, was chaired by Lord Mayor Hazel Chu and was attended by Minister Noonan.

"Moore St has such an important role to play in the history of our city," said the Lord Mayor. "It's vital that whatever we do, we get it right. I would particularly like to thank the Minister for attending the meeting. This is the first time a Minister has ever addressed the forum."

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Minister Noonan said he was pleased that the dialogue taking place among relevant parties including the Lord Mayor’s Forum, the Moore Street Advisory Group, Hammerson, 1916 Relatives and street traders.

He said: "We have a chance to create a future that will benefit the city and people of Dublin, that will safeguard the future of the street traders whose presence is a special and key feature of the streetscape and that will bring back footfall to support other businesses in the area."