Ms Geraldine Fitzpatrick:

We have a regional design office located in Mayo that engages in the delivery of the major projects. In relation to the Ballina bypass, a project is currently funded and in the design process for phase 1. It is a connection. My understanding is that that will go for CPO and planning approval next year. We engage directly with the RDO regularly, at least once a month. We work with the local authority to understand the priorities and try to deliver the projects but, again, it depends on what resources we have to fund such projects. I would not like to give the impression that there is not an ongoing communication and engagement directly through the RDO in Mayo.