Parks are open to everyone, except during festivals, and they're essential for building community through egalitarian access. Events companies often exploit these spaces, causing long-term damage.
DCC Arts Officer Ray Yeates emphasized the safety of the Molly Malone statue, stating, 'It is completely safe' despite ongoing damage and a public backlash regarding tourist behavior.
"I respect the families involved who have endured and are enduring an unimaginable tragedy. And there is nothing more sensitive than this issue from a Creeslough point of view."