Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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I completely object to Deputy Brophy's remarks. While I thank TII for its superbly detailed submission, the contents of the documents we have received are utterly depressing. I have a different perspective on the need for roads projects, particularly in the part of the country I come from. We shared our views beforehand. As a committee, we are preparing a review of the capital programme. Projects are part of the capital programme. It is completely within our remit to have this discussion. If Deputy Brophy has a problem with it, he should have raised that before the start of the committee's business. The detailed submissions that were e-mailed to us early last week are focused on projects. The frustrations of this agency with regard to PPPs have been very well articulated. I intend to pursue that matter further. I think we are completely within our remit.