asked the Minister for Finance what progress has been made towards the erection of the statue to Thomas Davis on the prepared site on College Green, Dublin; and if in view of the fact that the chains around the commemorative plaque are broken, that cycles are being parked on the plaque itself, and that the Dublin Corporation disclaim responsibility in the matter he will take steps to ensure that the site is kept tidy pending erection of the statue.

Plans for the erection of a statue to Thomas Davis in College Green are being actively pursued at present.

The chains referred to have been removed and with a view to protecting the foundation tablet of the statue, it is proposed to fit a rail between the bollards which mark the site.