The operators of Convention Centre Dublin are to be granted an extended temporary licence to use the city’s drainage facilities in the lead-up to its planned official opening in September.

Construction of a sewage pumping station for the centre on Dublin’s docklands has yet to begin, despite being a requirement of the planning permission for the development.

Spencer Dock Development said  it was 'satisfied it will have a licence to discharge sewage' from the centre so that it can open as planned on September 7th and remain in operation thereafter.