Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

-----for him to slink out of here 15 minutes ago. This is an issue of huge interest to his constituency and this city. He does not have the courage to answer a question. It is a disgrace and it should be noted. We must do something about this when it comes to Topical Issue matters. The Minister was here for transport questions only a few minutes ago. There is no reason or excuse for his not having remained in the Chamber. This is particularly the case because he need not have been too afraid because I am supportive of the project. For once, I might actually agree with him on something.

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