Mr. Peter Walsh:

The Deputy raised a point that is a matter of concern to TII in that by their nature greenways will be most advantageous in areas that are ecologically sensitive. We will require a degree of engagement, co-operation and common purpose with all the entities which have the knowledge and expertise that would allow mitigation measures to be developed within projects that would be suitable. Far from trying to avoid that, we would very much like to engage with it. We understand for a road scheme the safety of the vehicles using the road and their occupants is paramount. The geometry, construction and everything are dictated in that light. This is not true for a greenway in the same way. We are very open to a different level of priority for them, but we will need help because we have not done this before. I am not suggesting we are insensitive; I am just saying these projects are new to us and we will need all the help we can get.