Mr. George Bernard Shaw has just been paying a visit to Dublin, as the guest of Sir Horace Plunkett, at Kilteragh, Foxrock.
Before returning to London last night he kindly allowed the Irish Times to discuss with him that question of all Dublin municipal questions—the site for the new Art Gallery.
On this matter controversy has indeed waxed furious. Though the Corporation has given its decision in the matter, the impression on the public is that all has not yet been said in reference to the site. So, in inviting Mr. Shaw to speak on this burning theme, our representative realised that he was opening up a topic which is apparently still fair matter for debate, as well as one of surpassing civic interest and concern.
Mr. Shaw had, of course, heard all—or a good deal—about the proposed site—the spot now occupied by the Metal Bridge. It had interested him,...