Seanad debates
Wednesday, 5 November 2003
National Development Plan Mid-Term Evaluation: Statements.
I am disappointed the Government has not come forward with a coherent and definitive response as to what it will do. How long more will it be before we have a response from each Minister outlining how they will react to these recommendations? The Minister agrees with the report's finding that inflation is a serious problem and has been since the NDP began. Projects were upgraded without proper evaluation. I would support the consideration of a property tax on second houses. What will happen about that? A key recommendation is the implementation of a congestion charge in Dublin. What will happen about that? The Minister of State has said the Government would bear in mind increased funding for transport investment. What will happen with the reduction of direct support for business from the Exchequer?
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