Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party) | Oireachtas source

In 1752, the bells of Shandon rang for the first time. In 1847, the clock mechanism was installed, with Cork Corporation and later Cork City Council being responsible for it to date. From 1847 to 1859, it was the biggest clock face in Europe. As the Taoiseach will know, it has been reported €400,000 is to be spent on the refurbishment of the Four-Faced Liar to restore this national monument, which is Shandon. Will the Taoiseach commit his Government to the application made by Cork City Council for the €400,000 funding needed for repairs? Will the Taoiseach also pass comment on the Shandon Craft Centre, which has remained empty for 16 years? In addition, the Father O'Leary Memorial Hall in Shandon Street is in the control of the LDA, which we have been told has no plans for it. Will we now come up with a full plan for Cork city and the Shandon area?

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