Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Let me move to the cancellation costs of PPPs. I fully accept that it is not Mr. Murphy's role to decide whether the metro north and DART underground projects are to be deferred. That is a policy decision. With regard to some of the PPPs that have been deferred, the costs already accrued to the taxpayer are very significant. Where the metro north project is concerned, we have acquired assets at the same time. What conclusions can we take on board that might seek to reduce the cancellation or deferral costs of PPPs?