Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

My mother says you cannot make an omelette without breaking some eggs. I have never said anything other than there will be disruption in Dublin city for the massive changes and improvements to the public transport network. It does not matter how well it is managed, there will be restrictions and disruption. I will not be directing traffic or such other. There are agencies available to do this. My job is to provide the funds, the strategic direction and ensure value for money.

Concerning the article by the journalist referred to by Deputy Broughan, he used a sketch that is out of date. There will be some alterations to St. Stephen's Green. The construction of the other stations will cause some disruption. The object of the construction of two new bridges over the River Liffey is to minimise disruption. It is not helpful to talk about devastation in Dublin city centre.

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