Seanad debates
Wednesday, 5 November 2003
National Development Plan Mid-Term Evaluation: Statements.
The Progressive Democrats are in turmoil in the south-east over the construction of a motorway. Senator Dardis made a clear commitment in south County Kildare during the last general election campaign that if the Progressive Democrats were returned to Government, the motorway from Kilcullen to Waterford would not go ahead. The PD councillor in Carlow, however, is in favour of the motorway, as was the PD candidate in County Waterford in the general election. The Tánaiste is on both sides of the argument. I made a freedom of information request of the Minister for Transport lately and was amazed to find there is no record of any correspondence between the Minister and the Tánaiste apart from general letters referring on other correspondence. I call on the Minister of State to clarify the stance of the Progressive Democrats on the motorway project. Does the party have one? It is split down the middle on the issue.
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