Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

If incorrect submissions come in, they are sent back. Things must be in order. Perhaps we can find out why a project on an earlier programme is still on the next one and whether the delay was on the part of the Department or the county council. They are all included on the programme. The money is in place. The increased authority to proceed with the smaller schemes once initial approval has been given without answering 1,000 questions should speed up matters. The €158 million that has been allocated is significant and I hope there will be no further delays.

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