Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the support of the House in progressing this Bill towards becoming law. As I have said, Private Members' Bills can be killed off quietly as they proceed. I hope that in not opposing this Bill, the Government will see that it is substantially accepted because there is a major problem with transparency over public capital investment - not fixing a known and urgent problem. With projected capital spending of €165 billion, it would be a disgrace if this Bill were not to pass.

I thank all of those in the Chamber who contributed. I hope they will continue supporting this Bill to see it enacted into law.

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