Mr. Eamonn Quinn:

With respect, all the homework is not done just yet. As the Deputy pointed out, the design piece and planning permission are in place. As my colleague, Mr. Tierney, pointed out, however, there is a new updated public spending code requirement in terms of a phase of decision gates to move through. I am aware that a strategic assessment report is being developed at the moment and that is the first point in the public spending code cycle for the development of any new major infrastructural investment. That process is being moved through.

I would not like to prejudice today the outcome of those gates and processes. As I understand it, however, the first rung of that ladder is under way. The Department has not received that strategic assessment report yet. The fact that such an advanced design is in place and that they have gone for planning permission is very encouraging in terms of the homework.