Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Barry accused me of repeating the same mantra. He is more repetitive than I am. It is quite extraordinary and that is quite an achievement. He has managed to bring Stepaside into it and has repeated the mantra as frequently as I have. That is pretty good going.

The answer to his question is the same as the one I have given him previously. Intervention is a matter for the National Transport Authority on detailed routes. It is not a matter for me. I am not going to intervene in any way, direct or indirect, in this dispute, which could draw me into a situation whereby I would be implicated in paying more money, producing more money or actually getting involved. The nitty-gritty of this is up to two parties and it will remain with two parties. It does not matter how often the Deputy asks me the same question in this House, he will get the same answer.

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