Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

In a similar kind of vein, we concentrate a lot on the challenges and the negativity with regard to something but it is important to acknowledge that the reward here could be huge if we get this right. I really admire the people of Limerick for taking that decision. There is an opportunity, with a really powerful mayor with real powers and resourcing behind them, to put Dublin on that stage where it competes internationally. If Dublin does well, the country generally does well, and I think we need to acknowledge that.