Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I support the calls for a debate on the celebrations of the events of 1916. I draw to the attention of the House that the centenary in 2016 clashes with proposals for the construction of one of the country's biggest transport infrastructure initiatives at the event's location. For this reason, it is all the more important that we make a joint effort to ensure we have planned well for what we would all like to be a fantastic celebration and event. I am referring to the metro. It is my understanding that it will be a big black hole in O'Connell Street for a number of years while the work is ongoing.