Mr. Nigel O'Neill:

That project is at phase 2, the route selection stage. TII has carried out a peer review of the options selection report. The Deputy mentioned navigation and so on. Further flood study analysis has recently been completed by technical advisers. That will allow the options selection to be finalised. That is under review by Meath County Council. The update I have before me says that the project will require an environmental impact assessment. It appears to be above the threshold or to have an impact that will require such an assessment.