OPW vs Imma Over Kilmainham Renovation | Dublin News

A heated clash is unfolding between Ireland’s Office of Public Works and the Irish Museum of Modern Art over the renovation plans for the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham site. Imma claims the draft conservation plan falls short of international standards, while the OPW fiercely defends it as professionally sound and internationally aligned. The dispute erupted after an Imma board member flagged concerns about the plan’s alignment with global heritage guidelines, prompting a formal letter to the OPW — which responded with internal documents dismissing the critique as “disparaging.” Miscommunication appears central: Imma says they provided detailed feedback; the OPW insists the letter lacked specifics and that the plan was too early-stage to be reviewed by Imma’s board. Both sides now claim ongoing, constructive dialogue, with Imma hiring a PR firm to manage public perception and both parties scheduling another meeting next month to resolve differences — all while balancing preservation with modern cultural needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/985b9f9eea59ecc8