David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The whole of O'Connell Street is a complete and absolute mess. Dublin City Council will do sweet bugger all about it and all it wants is a little power play. That is why I am saying, and I am glad it is still active, that we need a master plan for Dublin. Speakers on all side of the House said "yes". In the 18th century we had the Wide Streets Commission and the Paving Commission and that is what has left us the glories of 18th century architecture. We are the custodians of that and we are allowing it to fall down. A master plan, which includes traffic, conservation of buildings, environment and so on, is necessary and is what this House has joined to support this evening.