Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I urge the Minister of State to do that as it would be a very positive development if there were a closer relationship between the zoo and the Office of Public Works. The zoo is a fantastic facility not just for all of the people of Dublin but for the people of the country, as indeed is Fota Wildlife Park. It is important we preserve the zoo and I commend the Minister of State and the Government on stepping in with some capital to help both places get through this difficult time.