Plans to demolish the St Stephen's Court building at Stephen's Green have been dubbed a "disgrace".
The building was the host of the 24-hour Starbucks Cafe for many years in the city centre before it closed last year. The 20th century building has a distinctive portico at the entrance which also sheltered the cafe's outdoor area.
Dublin City Council have approved plans to replace the building with a new 21,000 square metre office development which includes an arts facility, retail space and public courtyard. The development is set to be seven storeys high.
