Sinn Fein condemn City Walls graffiti
A Sinn Féin councillor has hit out at those responsible for daubing graffiti on the Derry Walls and warned that it could jeopardise plans to have the historic ramparts designated as a world heritage site.
Councillor Peter Anderson made the comments after slogans supporting four republicans currently held on remand in Portlaoise prison were painted on the Walls in huge letters at the weekend.
"It does not enhance the reputation of Derry as a tourist destination," he said.
"The Walls are internationally known and people flock from all corners of the world to see them. At the moment we are trying to secure a huge funding package for the walls, which could run into millions of pounds, in order to preserve and protect them, and this definitely does not help that process. Hopefully those responsible will realise that," he added.
A spokesperson for Derry City Council explained that it has spoke to the custodians of the Walls, the Environmental Heritage Service (EHS), who have given Council permission to instruct the approved contractor to have the graffiti removed.
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