Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

Suffice it to say, the Government recognises the issues raised by Deputies from Limerick. The Government has already reaffirmed its commitment. Some €1.65 billion was set out as public investment in the plan. Let us consider the implementation plan, which will give us the first start for the Government to consider the project. Undoubtedly the Government remains committed to the vision and the plan but I will not accept the amendment tabled by Deputy O'Donnell.

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