Mr. Brendan Jennings:

Yes, that is correct. The position is no different from the position in Clifden in that we are very much dependent on the rural road network. Cavan does not have any other forms of transport. The public transport network is limited, and while buses are available, the county does not have a rail network and the area in question has a limited public transport network. People need a car to travel anywhere and the roads are in a poor state of repair. Funding has declined significantly since 2009 and probably continues to decline. We are only now seeing the impact of this decline on the road network. The lifespan of any particular road, depending on how it is designed and constructed, is seven years. The impact of this lack of funding will be seen in the next five years and it will cause suffering. These areas are dependent on the road network, and ongoing development and funding are critical issues.