Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

First of all, there has been much work with regard to the revitalisation of Dublin and that is ongoing. For example, the revitalisation of O'Connell Street has been long on the agenda, but it has been subject to much debate, controversy and opposition in terms of the development and significant commercial development on O'Connell Street. However, we will support all of the recommendations that will emerge because the perception of city life on the streets of Dublin is that it is not safe. Many people have that perception. It needs to be cleaner and modernised as indeed do other urban areas across the country.

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