The Mayor of Dublin visited Moore Street in the city centre today, amid fears that restoration work - which began this week - has caused serious damage to the buildings at the 1916 site.
It comes as a group of protesters began occupying the site on Thursday - over concerns some of the buildings were to be demolished.
The restoration work is being carried out as part of the 1916 Centenary celebrations.
Lord Mayor Críona Ní Dhálaigh says proper protocols are not being followed:
