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

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 9, inclusive, together.

Proposals are currently being developed regarding the establishment of a task force for Cork city centre. Once they are finalised, the proposals will be submitted to the Government for its consideration. In essence, the role of the task force will be to examine and develop a strategy for the renewal and refurbishment of the city centre of Cork and issues related to the city centre. We hope to come back to Deputies in respect of that.

With regard to the Dublin city centre task force, the goal is to make Dublin city centre a more thriving, attractive and safe cityscape, as well as a desirable location to live, work, do business and visit. To deliver on these missions, the task force identified ten big moves it recommends should be addressed. As agreed by the Government, the Department of An Taoiseach convened an interdepartmental group to examine the task force recommendations. The interdepartmental group is currently preparing a report for consideration by the Government in the coming weeks. Following this, we will come back to the House with those specifics.

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