My comment about natural daylight was tongue-in-cheek, but not too far from the truth! I do remember EI ground staff at DUB refusing to work in Area 14 check-in area for some reason. Think it was to do with a modesty panel of some sort?
I'm not saying that the old terminal does need to be demolished because the space is required, but insurance, rates, electricity, maintenance etc all mount up. It would be great to see it turned into a conference venue or some other commercial use, but I don't see that happening.
I was under the impression that the expansion would create a pier towards the cargo ramp, byond the current gate 8?