Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion
Seanad Éireann — 2023-05-24
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Seán Kyne (FG), Cultural and Educational Panel

It was. Is it the board of the children's hospital? Maybe the Minister does not know. Is it a recommendation that goes to Cabinet? I am not sure.
Before someone says there are precedents, there was the Jack Lynch Tunnel, when Fianna Fáil were in power and at their height. It has happened for previous taoisigh. I do not know of any taoiseach for a number of years who had a hospital or anything else named after him. I am worried about the precedent this sets. After whom will projects be named? I know it goes on in Northern Ireland. They seem to revel in naming projects after patriots. It is right and proper that Dr. Lynn be honoured and remembered but I am not sure this is appropriate.

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Sitting date: 2023-05-24