Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In the comprehensive spending review, we want to focus on the role of PPPs and to examine the benefits and costs relating to them. I am well aware of their operation from their extensive use in the provision of public transport. The Deputy continually presses me on the need for increased capital investment. He points to the projects that need to be delivered. Surely, therefore, it is appropriate that we consider the role PPPs may play in the future in delivering very important transport infrastructure projects. PPPs have enabled the delivery of five bundles of schools and a variety of road projects across the country, including those relating to the M11 and N25. We will deal with the benefits and costs of that approach in the capital review.

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