The area around Dublin's GPO should be designated a historical quarter in preparation for the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising, Sinn Féin said today.
Area around GPO should be a designated historical quarter: Sinn Fein. Image: Alan Betson.
Party leader Gerry Adams today unveiled his 17 general candidates in the capital -which include 14 councillors, two sitting TDs and an MEP.
Mr Adams said the area around the GPO, Moore Street and O'Connell Street "must be developed with an emphasis on learning and tourism and in consultation with the people who live and work in this community".
Fianna Fáil has earmarked the GPO site for a proposed museum.
Dublin Central candidate Mary Lou McDonald said planning was one of the biggest challenges facing the city. "Sinn Féin has set itself ambitions to become the leading voice for people across Dublin," she said.
Mr Adams added: "We want to see Sinn Féin ministers at the Cabinet table taking decisions to transform housing, healthcare, education and transport services."
The party also called for reduced class sizes, 500 extra buses for the city, a Minister of State with responsibility for drugs and a properly resourced suicide prevention strategy.