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Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: ..., a landmark in the history of the people of Ireland; ---recalls that in January 2007 the then Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government placed a preservation order on Nos. 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin, under section 8 of the National Monuments Act 1930, on the grounds that the buildings are of national importance by reason of their historical significance as the final...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Brendan Smith: ...in support of the motion before us tonight urging the Government "to act without further delay to ensure the full preservation of the national monument and to develop a plan to transform the GPO-Moore Street area into an historic quarter and battlefield site". The motion is signed by some 50 Members of the House. The signatories to this motion come from differing political backgrounds...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Robert Troy: ...approach the centenary of this most significant event in our relatively young history. It is imperative that we support the motion, which resolves to ensure that the 1916 national monument at 14-17 Moore Street is fully protected and preserved in its entirety as designated and that the surrounding buildings streets and laneways are retained in such a manner that the potential to develop...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Arthur Spring: It is important to preserve those places and buildings that are vital to our country's heritage. No. 16, Moore Street is one such vital place that could do with being restored. When walking along Moore Street, many could be unaware that they were walking past the site of the final council of war of the leaders of the 1916 Rising. The building is in a dilapidated state and does nothing to...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Martin Ferris: I welcome the relatives of the men and women of 1916 here tonight. The fact that the buildings at Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street are under renewed threat due to deterioration, despite the 2007 preservation order, is a cause for concern. For that reason, it is important that the broad support in this motion for both the building and the surrounding district to be preserved in a fitting manner is...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Sandra McLellan: ..., a landmark in the history of the people of Ireland; — recalls that in January 2007 the then Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government placed a preservation order on Nos. 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin, under section 8 of the National Monuments Act 1930, on the grounds that the buildings are of national importance by reason of their historical significance as the final...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Michael Kitt: ...part of our history and heritage and we should have more debates on national monuments. As has been stated, when in government Fianna Fáil introduced a national preservation order on Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street which declared the buildings were of national importance by reason of their historic significance. Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú made a very strong case in the Seanad with regard to...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Sandra McLellan: ...honoured to open this debate and formally move the Sinn Féin motion. This is an historic motion as it is the first time the Oireachtas has held a full-scale debate on the national treasure that is Moore Street. I welcome the families, friends and supporters of the heroic men and women of 1916, who are present with us here this evening. The GPO, Moore Street and the laneways between it...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...it. It is now one of the most visited sites in Dublin, with excellent guides. One can see the efforts and manoeuvres that have gone into almost bringing about a similar fate for the area of Moore Street. I acknowledge the relatives' group and its trojan work to keep this item on the agenda. I also acknowledge Sinn Féin bringing this debate to the Chamber. At the commemoration...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, the Minister suggested that I made some reference to the date of other buildings in the Moore Street area. I did not, either tonight or at any time in the past. I do not know what is his source for that

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...and through voluntary work and campaigning ensured that the prison was saved and turned into a museum. Only then did the State step in. There is an exact parallel with the national monument on Moore Street. The dedication of the relatives of the 1916 leaders and those who supported them in their campaign over many years has ensured that 14-17 Moore Street has been saved thus far from...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...I agree with a great deal of what has been said, there is a bigger context to this, namely, the total destruction of the north side of Dublin city centre from O'Connell Street out. It is not only Moore Street, which is main part of this motion. What Dublin City Council has allowed to happen to the main thoroughfare of our capital city during the past 20 or 30 years is a scandal. Where...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

John Browne: I support the Sinn Féin motion which is supported by Fianna Fáil. The commemoration of the Easter Rising and the importance of Moore Street is an issue of national significance. I hope when the vote is taken tomorrow, the House will not divide on this issue. In 2007, the Fianna Fáil Party in Government introduced a national preservation order to protect the site. All sides have strong...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Martin Ferris: ..., who was prominent in the events of Easter week. He fought inside the GPO and was one of those who helped to carry James Connolly on a stretcher through the houses to a makeshift hospital on Moore Street. As the Minister will be aware, the family has expressed disappointment at not being invited to the recent commemoration ceremony at Arbour Hill and I ask the Minister to ensure that...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: ...place, it is nonetheless a testament to all the people who suffered during the famine and through emigration, and more people get to see it in its current location. With regard to the buildings on Moore Street, any development should be done respectfully, taking on board advice from museums, archaeologists and other experts so the buildings have due respect and credence as the national...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (22 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...as soon as possible to update its members on developments. I wish to assure the House that in considering and making any decision on the application for consent before me on Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street, my first, foremost and prime concern will be to arrive at a determination that will best serve the long-term preservation and protection of the national monument itself, and the...