Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree Dublin has a huge amount to offer. It is ranked among the most exciting cities in the world. I also agree it has further potential. My involvement is with the national cultural institutions, such as the museums, libraries, the Chester Beatty library, the Abbey Theatre and the other institutions. Despite the fact that we are challenged with funding the cultural institutions, including the concert hall, are performing very well. They are making the most of their resources.

The proposed development of Parnell Square is very much a Dublin City Council development project. Dublin City Council has a major role to play in the co-ordination of what is available. One of the great examples of the State and the corporation coming together was in Temple Bar. It was an outstanding success in the early 1990s. I have always advocated people working together. In this instance, Dublin City Council has a critical role to play.

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