What now for the Dublin Portal? Has the city ‘disgraced ourselves again’ over the art installation?

The Dublin portal was reinstated, but the bad behaviour persisted and it was closed down again earlier this week Photograph: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie“Why can’t we have nice things?” or words to that effect seem to have been the commonest refrain from people on social media bemoaning the ugly scenes and inappropriate behaviour the live stream between public streets in Dublin and New York generated.

In reality, the portal has been a huge success on both sides of the Atlantic. There is a joyous congregation there around the clock with people dancing, singing and gesturing to people who are watching in real time 5,000 kilometres away. Dublin City Council declined to elaborate on why the portal is located where it is – or how much it is costing.The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Daithí de Róiste unveiled the portal on May 8th as part of Dublin city’s contribution to the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024.

The artist responsible, Lithuanian-born Benediktas Gylys, told RTÉ News this week that those approaching the portal should think of what they would want a seven-year-old to see on the other side and behave accordingly.

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