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Past Fianna Fáil projects

Summary

In a combative exchange, the Leader criticised Fianna Fáil’s past record on decentralisation, Eircom, e-voting, PPARS and earlier hospital plans, using them to rebut attacks on current spending. He argued that Fianna Fáil should not lecture the Government on capital projects.

How can the Leader say that?

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There are so many projects that are waiting 20 years.

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I can say it because-----

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With respect, the Leader cannot say that. He has zero credibility.

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As I said, there are many projects waiting to be commenced. The Holy Angels project has been on the shortlist for ten years.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Murnane O'Connor please be quiet; you have had your say.

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It is the biggest load----

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I ask Members to listen to each other with respect. I call the Leader to continue without interruption, please.

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I recall the great plan of Charlie McCreevy for decentralisation. Where stands that?

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I recall the sale of Eircom. Who did that? It was Mary O'Rourke. Do Members opposite remember the e-voting machines and what the cost was in that regard?

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What about PPARS? Who was responsible for that? It was Bertie Ahern and the then Minister for Health, Deputy Micheál Martin.

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They are being relaunched.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I will not allow this re-run of issues. I call the Leader to continue without interruption.

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Senator Murnane O'Connor forgot about the €40 million overspend in regard to the Mater Hospital plans for the national children's hospital under the watch of Bertie Ahern. I know that Fianna Fáil wants to airbrush him from Fianna Fáil history and I understand why but they should not come in here and lecture us.

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