Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the announcement at the weekend in response, inter alia, to calls made here that No. 16, Moore Street, is to be preserved. It was the last point of repair of the 1916 leaders and others before the surrender. I appeal to public authorities to show due sensitivity in their plans to historic properties whether because of their historical or architectural importance.

I welcome the plan announced by the Minister for Health and Children. We debated some of these matters last week. It represents substantial progress. While there is detail that needs to be teased out, it is an enlightened and progressive move that has the potential to remove many of the worries faced by families at present.