Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Ceann Comhairle would not be against those projects either. Significant resources are being invested in these projects. The Exchequer has provided €1.8 billion more than was planned for these developments. While investment in the BMW region has been behind target in the first part of the plan, particularly in the roads programme, expenditure in the region has accelerated according to last year's figures. Eight new projects are about to commence between now and 1 May. We are beginning to see a catch-up in that investment. From the lists of roads issued last week Members can see how much has been achieved in that area.

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