Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I will certainly ask the Department to communicate further with the Deputy on the matter. However, I must take issue with him on the points he made on what was happening in the Dublin area. It is easy for people outside the capital to point the finger and state that Dublin gets everything. When one considers the figures, it is obvious that this is not the case. In that context, one could highlight the significantly higher level of investment in road projects, schools, health services, etc., outside the greater Dublin area. If one is determined to discuss these issues, one must compare like with like.