Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a strategically important route. The first phase will go to construction next year, and that runs from Coonagh to Knockalisheen. The second phase is critically important for the University of Limerick, UL, Limerick Institute of Technology, LIT, and the city of Limerick in respect of the movement of traffic. It is important for the region, in fact. A strategic development zone is planned for the UL campus. Companies in the foreign direct investment, FDI, sector have been screaming at me, as have members of IBEC, with all of them seeking freer movement of traffic throughout Limerick city. I would like an update regarding the status of that essential project for the region. That would be fantastic.