Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

In the debate on the Dublin transport authority in this House, my party will seek to ensure that three conditions are met in creation of the new body. First, political accountability cannot be diluted by the setting up of that body. Second, there must be clear lines of accountability and responsibility in the new organisation. Third, we cannot be in the position whereby in a year's time we are all sitting here having a discussion about the faceless bureaucrats of the Dublin transport authority who are spending billions of euro of our money to improve the quality of life of the people whom we are here to serve. I ask that during the debate on this vital issue we make sure we do not repeat the mistakes of the past.