I was at Moore Street rally and march in Saturday; the derelict site looks as though it will probably remain for another 100 years and I do not accept that there is a range of views. I thin... Read more
Since 2009, when it was first acknowledged that this historically significant area could in fact be destroyed and built over as Wood Quay was and Kilmainham Gaol very nearly had been in the... Read more
Just before the Christmas break the Government voted against saving Moore St from total demolition. After which the High Court allowed a last minute challenge to works taking place at the 19... Read more
I spoke on RTE Radio One in relation to Moore Street; Something seriously wrong when NAMA (which is owned by the people of Ireland) can charge the state €4 million for a derelict site of nat... Read more
Responding to questions from Sinn Féin’s Sandra McLellan and Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan, Minister of State Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said that while the site was being sold, the buyer is the... Read more
My Leaders’ Question was using the opportunity of appealing directly to the Taoiseach on the Moore Street issue. One positive outcome is the Taoiseach will meet the relatives. Question... Read more
Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan warned that the State could be an international laughing stock with either a derelict site surrounding the historic building for 2016’s Rising’s centenary c... Read more
There is great potential for an appropriate restoration and renovation of Moore St for craft type shops, for enterprises and especially for housing. And all of this alongside the street trad... Read more
This morning I was at the G.P.O. for the commemoration of the Easter Rising; 2 years time will be the centenary. Will we have a fitting, appropriate, dignified restoration of The Easter Risi... Read more
Last week there was a meeting of Moore Street group in the Dáil with the relatives who had finally been able to get in to survey 14-18 Moore St. Absolutely no doubt about the need for an ind... Read more
