Mary Seery Kearney (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On many occasions during the Order of Business in recent years, specifically last year, there has been talk about Cherry Orchard. I am crying out on behalf of the people there for support from the Government and movement from it to support what is a fantastic community of people with a very tiny group that sullies its entire name. Today, I want to mention all the fantastic things that have happened. Yesterday, a presentation on the south area was made by Mr. Alan Sherry of Dublin City Council. We saw all the details of the Cherry Orchard development that is to occur. A housing development, retail units and community spaces are included, and there is to be a considerable amount of supporting infrastructure. Dublin City Council has now published the plans, working in conjunction with the Land Development Agency. The momentum created by the Government behind the agency is coming to fruition for the communities like Cherry Orchard. On top of this, the implementation board is up and running and working, bringing together agencies to support the community. There are fantastic organisations in the community with which I have the privilege of working, including St. Ultan's school, where the whole campus embodies everything that should be done regarding the child from the cradle to the day of leaving school. I refer to nurturing, the promotion of hope and the promotion of the idea that not only the child but also his or her family can do anything and are supported, loved and cherished in doing so. We have the equestrian centre, community centre and community crèche. All have big plans for change and a vision as to how things can be different. They are working with the implementation board and various agencies to achieve this. It has been my privilege to be part of this, advocating at Government level with the support of colleagues, particularly the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris. I am very grateful for it. I want to celebrate it and end on good news, glad that I am the last speaker.