Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

On foot of many comments from Deputies on all sides, the Minister, Deputy Dempsey is examining whether there is any way in which he can examine the matter constructively in order to see if there is a way forward. There were questions on transport last week, during which this matter was dealt with in detail. The Minister indicated he is examining whether anything can be done. I do not want to pre-empt his consideration. It is not a question of him not trying to see if there is a way forward.

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