Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

Mallow Castle.

When suggestions are made in the House that require considerable Government investment, Members should be conscious of existing assets. I welcome the completion of the transport debate and the rail links mentioned such as Dunboyne and Shannon. However, it is forgotten that there is already a railway line to Navan from Dublin. When the Spencer Dock rail station is opened, the people of Navan should demand a share in the line capacity into Dublin, rather than waiting 15 years for a line to be re-opened to Navan. This can be done quickly. Members should recall the example of the late Brian Lenihan and Albert Reynolds re-opening the Maynooth line.

When visiting County Kerry last week, I noted with some distress that the road signs were removed from a place that is one of our national treasures.