Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will deal with Deputy O'Keeffe's questions first. The Cork to Limerick motorway, the M20, is not off the agenda, as I suspect the Deputy knows but it is hugely expensive project. I think it is in the region of €860 million, which would take up a pretty good whack of the capital budget. I know it is necessary and it will almost certainly be included in the mid-term review next year. I do not think the Deputy should give up hope but I do not want to give him any false hope that it will be completed immediately because of its massive size. I am aware that it is an imperative in the area. The message is coming through from all of his colleagues as well. We will keep it in mind.

The Deputy also raised the Cork to Rosslare road. I am not familiar with that but I will ask my colleague to respond.