"It's a beautiful piece of art and reflects what was there in the past"

The Spire has been voted the 5th biggest Eyesore in Ireland according to new research.

Mannix Flynn is an Independent Councilor with DCC and joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to give his view. 

Callers Brian and Ross also joined the conversation, Brian thinks the spire is beautiful and a work of art, while Ross thinks we should get rid of it.

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