Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the issue of public transport, there is a request from Cork and Galway to introduce light electric rail. We should do that for both cities. It is not something we should be talking about; it is something we should be doing. I know there is a preoccupation in Galway with the ring road and the problems that has caused. I support an integrated ring road and light rail system for Galway. It is the only solution. I know Cork has a very strong view on that. Let us hope this is not window dressing. I am sympathetic to the Minister of State's need to do away with pre-legislative scrutiny but at the same time I am also sympathetic to what Deputy Kenny said. Let us not throw the child out with the bath water.