Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Nobody wants the taxpayer to be rinsed. The Department always seems to be rinsed when it comes to large projects that cost a lot of money. The taxpayer also wants to see a top quality children's hospital. Most people who have come through Dublin Airport want to see a high-speed MetroLink and understand the rationale behind it.

On a separate note, there is evidence of the budget for what the Minister is trying to do being spent locally. I will say that, in fairness, as it relates to other projects. I am not here to roar and scream about everything all the time. We are seeing cycling infrastructure being delivered in Fingal and all the rest. It sometimes seems to be delivered quickly and some kinks need to be ironed out of the designs but people recognise there is investment in local projects. However, they also want to investment in the big transport infrastructure projects.