Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

For many years, the relatives of the 1916 leaders have campaigned for the protection of this area. Their vision cannot be allowed to lie with O'Leary in the grave. I listened to what other Deputies have said. The majority of citizens in this State and throughout the 32 Counties want to preserve and secure this historic site. Fifty Deputies have signed this motion and the vast majority of speakers have spoken positively. I resent the intervention by two Ministers when I was trying to outline my position but I agree fully with everybody who stated we should go forward in a unified way. I will do all I can to assist the Minister and work with him. I do not blame him for anything. I wish to work and consult and be part of whatever he is doing and I commit Sinn Féin to work with the Minister in this regard. I appeal to Deputies-----

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