Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Chair. I will be very brief. Mr. Moynes’s opening statement was peppered with cautious language. I may have to go to a vote but perhaps he could answer on the record, if the meeting continues while we are away, about the sense of urgency in the Department on delivering this project. The opening statement referred to an entry for 2024-5 or 2025-6, but I do not get the sense of urgency from the statement. Mr. Moynes is right in many ways to be cautious and I respect that, and we have been told about the discussion around the budgetary process, that the Department will see how much it costs, leaving the decision and so on. I am somewhat concerned if that is the thinking - perhaps there is not the thinking - around the urgency and the logistical challenge of delivering a very significant education facility, as this would be, because if we were talking about 2024-5, that is only a year away. In the previous session, Ms Muldoon said this would be a very big undertaking for whichever institution may come out on top. I would like if Mr. Moynes could answer that if the meeting continues.