Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I would like clarification of what I asked earlier about the investment and infrastructure. Mr. Rowe spoke about accelerated asset management programme. Is that asset investment dependent on capital funding from the Department and the fees as proposed? Are they also for capital investment as well as current and ongoing maintenance? My question goes back to the concerns that people have raised regarding when these facilities will be in place. How long is it going to take? My experience generally is that people are willing to pay for good services and facilities. If they can, they are willing to pay for them. Are we dependent on the Minister or Government of the day to ensure the capital investment from the parent Department is available for the substantial part of the infrastructure investment?