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The Poolbeg chimneys, one of the iconic landmarks in Dublin, could require some changes for their long-term survival.
Dublin City Council has warned that the two structures may need to be encased in fibreglass or concrete to ensure their stability.
It has also expressed concern over the ongoing costs to maintain the chimneys.
The council said the maintenance by the ESB runs to several million euro and this will only secure the chimneys in the medium term.
It also refers to the ESB s view that adding the chimneys to the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) will not provide any additional security to that provided under the maintenance programme.