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

In other considerations, particularly regarding the development of roads, I must also take into account road safety and the maintenance of the local and regional road network, for example. I cannot take responsibility for decisions made 20 years ago. What I can do is take responsibility for decisions I have to make now, and that is what I am doing. In engaging with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have tried to provide for doing more about the metro and supporting our rail network, notwithstanding the current difficulties. There is also provision for the supply of more buses. That is a response to the commitment the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, and his Department have made in this area.

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