The move comes following criticism regarding the lack of public toilets in Dublin during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Dublin City Council has announced that 22 of its public buildings will open on a “toilets only” basis.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the council confirmed that eight sports facilities, 13 libraries and City Hall on Dame Street will be allowed to be accessed by members of the public for use of their toilets.
However, the council added: “It is important to note that the primary service provided by these buildings remains closed in accordance with public health guidelines.”
The sports facilities and City Hall will be open seven days a week from Monday, 26 April while libraries will open six days a week from Tuesday, 4 May.
#GoodNews?We are opening 22 of our public buildings on a “toilets only” basis, for members of the public to access – 8 Sports facilities, 13 Libraries & @DublinCityHall Find out more via https://t.co/eiSkFqvBT7#Dublin #YourCouncil #ToiletsInTheCity pic.twitter.com/gIRJeaq7gv
— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) April 22, 2021
The council has said appropriate queuing, social distancing and cleaning regimes will be put in place, while usage will be monitored and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The 22 buildings are in addition to the existing six facilities provided by Dublin City Council at Wolfe Tone Square, Grafton Street, St. Patrick’s Park Tearooms, Herbert Park Tearooms, St. Anne’s Park Tearooms and the Bull Wall in Dollymount.
You can see the list of buildings, as well as their opening dates and times here.
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