Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

The situation has changed. There is a shortage of money. It is important that somebody at the top approves the contracts. That does not mean that work has been stopped. It is a case of the Department of Finance having an overview of the situation. Most of the money for this year is contractually tied so there are no cut-backs there. When the five major inter-urban routes are finished next year other routes will be lined up for approval.

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