Ms Anne Graham:

I will give an overview response to the questions and then my colleagues in Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, and my colleague, Mr. Creegan, might answer some of the more detailed questions.

I wish to emphasise again that we are talking about an emerging preferred route and it is not the final route. We are talking about consultation on an emerging preferred route. That means the proposal is not fixed in stone and there is a facility to make amendments, where feasible.

We are happy and welcome the statements that have been made here today. In terms of our opening statements, we addressed the sporting facilities because we were unaware that the representatives for the schools and residents were going to present. We do not underestimate the impact on the schools and residents also, rather it is just that we did not address those aspects in our statements. We do not underestimate the concerns of those groups who are represented here today. We will make every effort to clarify any questions that groups have, particularly in this period up until the closing date of 11 May. If people need more information, I suggest that they contact TII through the various numbers and contacts and we will try to ensure that the information is available. My colleague, Mr. Creegan, will give a detailed response.