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GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There will be a focus on the historic importance of the GPO. There will be a focus on the role this period played in this important part of Ireland's history. The reason the State bought and owns 14-17 Moore Street is to protect it and to commemorate what happened in those houses on Moore Street. To hear descriptions such as "betrayal" and "wanton destruction" is-----

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ----- completely out of order.

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is why we are strongly opposing-----

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is why we are strongly opposing this motion.

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Deputies have mentioned retail outlets such as McDonald's and Carroll's. First, there is already a retail element to the GPO complex. The Deputies cannot deny that a GPO complex is already there. Sinn Féin is trying to put across this argument, in its Members' own words, that it will be turned into a "giant shopping mall". That is absolutely not the case-----

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: -----and it is completely unfair to describe it as such.

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: At the centre of anything that happens to the GPO will be the museum and the cultural and historical aspect of it. I would love if Sinn Féin were to co-operate on this project because we have an opportunity to create something wonderful. Yes, there will be a retail element to it. Yes, there will be-----

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: -----civic offices. At the centre will be-----

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: -----the role this beautiful building played in Ireland's history, in the revolutionary period and in 1916. That has to be acknowledged and it has been acknowledged.

GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I move: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes: — the ongoing commitment of this Government to honouring the men and women of 1916; — the hugely successful and inclusive Decade of Centenaries programme, and the Government's investment in key capital projects in that regard, including the seminal 1916 Museum and Exhibition...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Service (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Senator Duffy for raising this matter. He is correct to say it is nuanced. I can see why he is taking the approach he is taking because, first, it is about firefighters, who put their lives at risk to keep us safe. The Senator quite rightly pointed out that the work of a councillor is full time. In many ways, all a person in this situation is trying to do is to do better. Then...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Service (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: As I said, I will certainly bring it back to the Minister, but that said, I would take into account what I have said about how there is no plan as it stands. There are employees within the council set out under section 161(1)(b). Retained firefighters are one such group, considering the pay scale, but there.is a reason that legislation is there in terms of separation of powers and there is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Senator Collins for raising that issue on behalf of the people of Limerick and specifically the people of Newcastle West, which is a fantastic town. Unfortunately, it is another one of these towns and villages that have been stymied or where development has been stopped because of a lack of infrastructure.Especially from an Uisce Éireann point of view, wastewater in particular...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Senator pointed out the funding to Uisce Éireann. The funding to Uisce Éireann has significantly been bolstered over the last number of years, and that includes the fresh money that has come in from the Apple windfall.The Senator is absolutely right that we, as a Government, need to start seeing results from that, not just in Dublin but outside Dublin as well. The rural water...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is always a pleasure to be here.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Do not say that too loudly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Attendance (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 405. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children on reduced school days or absences due to school-based avoidance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36099/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 406. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how her Department is supporting teachers in educating autistic children within mainstream school classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36100/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (1 Jul 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 627. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration will be given to providing more CDNT supports to mainstream schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36101/25]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Safety (24 Jun 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Senator Wilson. The last gentleman he spoke about reminded me of my father. Anytime he fries a sausage, the alarm goes off. We jest, but the Senator is bringing up a very serious matter. I thank him also for his bravery in sharing his own personal story and circumstances. That must have been a harrowing experience for him and his family. We can still hear a bit of emotion there...