Mr. Fred Barry:

I will add that the European Commission has agreed with the Council and the Parliament to turn the TEN-T guidelines into a regulation, which means the provisions will be binding on all national governments. The TEN-T network includes the N2-A5 as one of the roads designated as being of European importance. That will add significant impetus and support to the concept of developing the road, particularly if there are second thoughts in any quarters as to whether the route should be developed. I regard this as a very positive development.