Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Before Mr. Walsh moves on from this issue, the Thurles bypass was on the list but was then removed by the political authority at the time. It has not got back onto it since. As I understand what Mr. Walsh is saying, to use his own phrase, TII has “a matrix of projects”, which does not include the Thurles bypass, that have not been funded and would require additional substantial funds to get under way. Effectively, the Thurles bypass would have to jump that queue and receive political priority to get on that list. Is that a good assessment of the position?