Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

If it is the case, the people of the north west can rightly be concerned. The Opposition Leader has directly asked the Deputy Leader and the Labour Party whether they are happy with the processes and procedures that are followed in this headless chicken approach to selecting projects for progression. Even if it does not come today, it is important that the House has an answer.

Last week, I raised another issue of concern in the selection process. I will ask the Deputy Leader a question about the appointment to the Heritage Council by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, of persons who had not even applied. Last week, the Leader undertook to answer my question this week.