Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am aware that the Minister's remit is confined to Nos. 14-17 Moore Street. He stated that the remainder of the site is in the hands of An Bord Pleanála, Dublin City Council and the developer but the State, in the form of NAMA, has total control over the site. Nothing will happen without NAMA's permission.

Is it possible that the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht could have influence with NAMA in how the rest of the development takes place, especially given that Moore Lane and Henry Place are pretty significant in addition to 14-17 Moore Street, which is obviously the centrepiece? At the moment we are looking at eight floors in the laneways, and it would be wonderful if there could be some setback in the laneways. Most people agree that the original application was for a very large development and it would not be unreasonable to scale it back somewhat with some setback for the laneways. The Minister has previously told me that his remit is confined to 14-17 Moore Street, but I am sure he might have some influence with NAMA.

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