Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. O'Rourke for his presentation. I am not sure how people are nominated for positions of this nature but on the evidence of what he said, Mr. O'Rourke's CV is extremely impressive.

Merging the NRA and the RPA is going to present a major challenge. Will this merger result in job losses? What will be the new organisation's main projects? The north-west link is probably the only remaining project to be finished in order that we might complete the road network across the country. What is Mr. O'Rourke's view in respect of this project?

There are problems with regard to the Luas Broombridge, BXD, line, particularly in the context of Campbell's Garage and of the gated crossings at Castleknock and what is known in the area as Campbell's Bridge. Will those problems, which are giving rise to mayhem and causing major delays not only in the context of those travelling to the west but also for local people, be addressed?

Will Mr. O'Rourke outline his views on the metro north project? I know the Government has shelved the latter but perhaps Mr. O'Rourke will provide an opinion on it. There is a need for a link to allow people to travel to Dublin Airport from the far side of the city. This is a major project and it would deliver a large number of jobs.

Some money is due to be provided in respect of the A5 road project in 2014 and other money has been provided up to now. Is this road vital in the context of linking Dublin to Donegal? What is Mr. O'Rourke's opinion on the matter?