Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The reply I have given is factual. The studies were done and money was provided. I suggest that because the local authority and the Office of Public Works are involved in this area, I ask that the local authority meet the officials of my Department to see what projects can be done. While it is okay to suggest spending money, I note we simply cannot spend money willy-nilly when a study is done and the cost-benefit analysis is not proven.

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