Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I am concerned about the lack of transport infrastructure and restaurants. People who are out for an evening like to have all that infrastructure in the area. Otherwise it would be a bad site.

I welcome the debate. We need a landmark, a place to which we can all look in the future, in which our schools and young educated people will be able to reflect their interest, and which reflects Dublin's growing reputation as a global capital of culture and creativity. I hope the future development of the Abbey Theatre will reflect all those. It is important we get it right. We have a golden opportunity and I am pleased the Minister of State will be one of the key people steering it ahead.