Voices In The House

The question (on the Western Development Commission Bill) is coming... - Mr Michael Ring (FG, Mayo)

The question (on the Western Development Commission Bill) is coming . . . - Mr Michael Ring (FG, Mayo)

Like the Westport train . . . - The Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton.

When will the Bill be before the Dail? . . . Will it be next year? - Mr Ring.

When do you think? - The Labour leader, Mr Ruairi Quinn.

Never . . . - Mr Ring. It will be published later in the summer. As the deputy knows, we have had an unprecedented level of investment in the west of Ireland in recent months. - The Tanaiste, Ms Harney.

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