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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should Public Buildings Be Given Honorary Names?

The new €2.4bn pediatric hospital will officially be named the National Children's Hospital of Irela...
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4:05 PM - 24 Jun 2025



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should Public Buildings Be Given Honorary Names?

Square1
Today FM

4:05 PM - 24 Jun 2025

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The new €2.4bn pediatric hospital will officially be named the National Children's Hospital of Ireland according to a Government proposal, despite efforts to name it after doctor and political activist Dr Kathleen Lynn.

Dr Mary McAuliffe, director of Gender Studies at UCD, and Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh join The Last Word to discuss whether public buildings should be named after historical figures or whether it is better to play it safe.

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