The iconic sign above the entrance to Panti Bar in Dublin is staying put.
An Bord Pleanala has ruled the sign to have social - historical and cultural significance to the city centre.
Dublin City Council had directed the removal of the sign from the Capel Street venue earlier this year after 3 complaints were made.
But the owner of the bar - Rory O'Neil, also known as Panti Bliss - appealed the decision which has now been overturned.
Absolutely DELIGHTED that we won our appeal & An Bord Pleanála have granted permission for the Pantibar sign to stay! Thanks all for support pic.twitter.com/jm37FzBeO1
— Dr Panti Bliss (@PantiBliss) October 6, 2016
Susan Keogh has been speaking to him - she began by asking him to described the sign for those who don't know it.
Full Bord Pleanála ruling allowing @PantiBliss sign to stay pic.twitter.com/yjWER6qPxJ
— Catherine Healy (@Chealy_) October 6, 2016
Delighted that Bord Pleanála gave planning permisssion for the sign. Well done @pantibliss pic.twitter.com/N8JdTkTAfM
— Ciarán Cuffe (@CiaranCuffe) October 6, 2016
