Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

First, I did not announce €4.5 billion extra, in addition to Transport 21. I said the full implementation of the proposals outlined in the document would cost €4.5 billion. I was asked where I would get the money and I replied honestly that it would be initially from re-ordering priorities within the Transport 21 envelope. When the review of Transport 21 takes place in 2011, I will be seeking money for the full implementation of the report in that context. In the meantime, it is not €3 million or €6 million extra, as the Deputy indicated——

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