Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

This is a frightening response because it does not give me clarity or hope to anyone who lives in the west or north west. The Minister of State said the Tánaiste is confident that the target date of 2007 for the national expansion will be met. What indicators has the Tánaiste used that allow her to be as confident? It means nothing to me because, in 2002, the target date was 2005.