Will the Taoiseach allow time for a debate on Moore Street? I listened to his response to Deputy Adams. Only that I know his form on these matters I would have found his response very shocking. A number of Deputies, including myself, submitted a Topical Issue Matter today on the issue of Moore Street, its proper development and the protection of the national monument. None of us were selected for a Topical Issue Debate-----

The Deputy should wait for tomorrow.

I propose to resubmit the matter tomorrow and thank the Ceann Comhairle for his advice, which is very helpful. In the absence of that, and given the seriousness of the situation, the year that is in it and the fact that he is the sitting Taoiseach, I would think it is in all of our interests that we have a debate and resolved position of support for the proper development of the revolutionary quarter in Dublin's inner city.

As an oftentimes forceful representative for her community, I am quite sure Deputy McDonald would agree that it is a right and proper thing for this State to have acquired Nos. 15, 16 and 17 Moore Street and to address the proper restoration of the historic buildings concerned with public moneys in the interests of preserving them in the best way possible for the generations after us.

With a shopping mall.

I am quite sure that can be done without occupying the building or engaging in that kind of activity. I am not opposed to legitimate protest in our country.

The leaders occupied it.

Deputy McDonald is in a position to influence communities about the possibilities that are the responsibilities of others in Dublin City Council and the planning process, and also the plan in place for the area around the buildings concerned. She should say that it is important, in the context of 2016 and 1916, that the historic monument, purchased by the State for the people, should be allowed to be restored and sensitively presented for the people for future generations.

The Taoiseach should allow time on the floor of the Dáil for the matter to be debated. That is what I have asked for.

The Deputy's actions and words do not seem to commend this activity and I am disappointed as a senior representative of her party that this is the attitude she has taken.

So there will be no debate. I am disappointed the Taoiseach cannot answer the questions asked.