Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion

 

10:30 am

Photo of Seán KyneSeán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It was. Is it the board of the children's hospital? Maybe the Minister does not know. Is it a recommendation that goes to Cabinet? I am not sure.

Before someone says there are precedents, there was the Jack Lynch Tunnel, when Fianna Fáil were in power and at their height. It has happened for previous taoisigh. I do not know of any taoisigh for a number of years who had a hospital or anything else named after him. I am worried about the precedent this sets. After whom will projects be named? I know it goes on in Northern Ireland. They seem to revel in naming projects after patriots. It is right and proper that Dr. Lynn be honoured and remembered but I am not sure this is appropriate.

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