It\u2019s past time the government took action on reversing the deterioration of Dublin\u2019s city centre, according to Social Democrat\u2019s justice spokesperson Gary Gannon, who represents Dublin Central.<\/p>\n
Deputy Gannon said:<\/p>\n
\u201cI welcome this proposal as a step in the right direction – the GPO is a symbol of our heritage, and it should be a beacon for the rejuvenation of the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we have been here before – too many announcements, too many promises, and, in the end, too little delivered.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor years, this government has watched Dublin\u2019s city centre decay – they have treated Talbot Street, O\u2019Connell Street and surrounding areas as an afterthought.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis new proposal must not be another headline-grabbing announcement that goes nowhere – Dubliners deserve better than to be led up the garden path yet again.<\/p>\n
\u201cHas funding been ringfenced for this project? If so, how much has been set aside? The government must be forthright with these details before any progress is made.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t have another project announced with great fanfare only to get bogged down in delays, planning setbacks or a lack of political will. We need accountability, urgency, and a concrete timeline for delivery.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have long called for a comprehensive, properly resourced plan for the revitalisation of the city. The GPO can be a pivotal piece of that \u2013 if the government is serious about making it happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should all watch closely to ensure that this is the catalyst for long\u2011overdue change in Dublin, and not another missed opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
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