Mr. Peter Walsh:

It was an unfortunate situation which arose, as the Deputy described, from the length of time that elapsed in the context of when planning was granted. The design dated from 1999 and there had been significant changes in terms of the pattern of development and so on in the intervening time. When the project was considered for construction, the issues raised by local representatives were found to be valid, so it had to go back to consultation. The Deputy is correct.

I understand it is frustrating for people that it cannot be fixed quickly. However, the consultation concluded. Covid-19 did not help with the consultation and it took longer than people were anticipating, but it has concluded. It will be going back to another planning process, however, and we expect that to commence immediately. The scheme will be better for it, and the issues raised were valid.