John Carty (Mayo, Fianna Fail)

This Bill is long overdue and l welcome its introduction in the House. The Government has embarked on delivering a long list of infrastructural projects throughout the country and new legislation is needed to ensure that those projects are delivered as quickly and as efficiently as possible in order to continue with the economic development of our country in a sustainable manner.

Gaps in our critical infrastructure pose a real threat to Ireland's growth in the future. The decentralisation programme currently being implemented by the Government is dependent on adequate infrastructure and services being made available. The House will be delighted to know that decentralisation to Knock airport in Mayo is going ahead and accommodation is currently provided in Claremorris.

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