Many people referred to the famous quote on the Parnell statue at the top of O'Connell Street. By virtue of its location across the Liffey, Parnell's words appeared to me to have special relevance to that side of the city, and in a wider context. He spoke in 1885 about freedom and justice but his words ring true today. They remind us of the importance of retaining all the international financial support we have as we work to develop disadvantaged areas throughout the country.