Mr. Peter Walsh:

They are. The Leas-Chathaoirleach spoke about the many projects we could bring forward. There are very many projects we could bring forward for these 3,000 km. He mentioned the Ring of Kerry, which has a particular vulnerability to climatic conditions. We have had several circumstances where excessive rainfall has caused slippages. We need to maintain these roads. They might not warrant any intervention given the traffic volume on them but if they are severed, they need to be replaced. The Leas-Chathaoirleach mentioned that the N86 is deficient. We have a project from Tralee to Dingle that received planning approval but we are building it in pieces because we are trying to fit it into the programme. We also did this with the N59 in Mayo between Westport and Mallaranny. We have also been doing it in other places as well in partnership with the local authority. The term "lifeline roads" was used at one stage. The only way to connect to Clifden is by the N59. The importance of this road-----