Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I do not think they will remind the people of Dublin, when they are canvassing in next year's general election, of their lack of commitment to and investment in public transport. The speeches made by the Ministers for Finance and Transport in the rainbow Government made hardly any reference to investment in public transport. They ignored the fundamental basis of travel within a modern society, namely the necessary infrastructure for commuter and intercity travel. Through the good offices of the Minister for Finance, the Government will continue to win the confidence of the Irish people in spite of the failures of the parties opposite when they were in power.

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