Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister not insist on the attendance in his office immediately or within the next few hours of the chairman and board of CIE or Irish Rail to explain this statement? The statement from them is incredible and the Minister appears to be saying that if the interconnector is gone, significant questions may arise about metro north. If this is the case, it is imperative that the Government and the Minister insist on immediate clarity on this issue and insist on being the dominant party. The Government provides the money and appoints these people to their positions and therefore should insist on immediate accountability on this fundamental and critical issue for public transport.

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