Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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Since I have taken up office, I have broken up most of the major schemes into cells. One deals with objections. The public have to have their say on every scheme. Another cell deals with a scenario whereby if a scheme fails through objection, the next scheme on the list will be carried out.

To answer the Deputy's question, there is a planning process and it would be wrong for me to name a start date and a completion date. It is one of the largest schemes to be taken on. The Deputy lives in the area and there are issues. People are objecting but we are all working together. I give great credit to the local councillors in Cork whom I have met. I am happy that they are working with my Department and with the people of Cork, which is more important.