Cullen defends Coalition record on public transport

TRANSPORT Minister, Martin Cullen yesterday defended the Government’s record on public transport by promising that the majority of future investment would go towards key bus and rail projects.

Cullen defends Coalition record on public transport

Although €1.5 billion will be invested in 2007 on improving the national road network — twice the €777 million budget for public transport projects — Mr Cullen said the balance will be reversed within the next few years.

The minister said the 58% increase in funding for public transport next year was “an unambiguous signal” that Transport 21 was coming on stream.

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