Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

I thank Mr. Philip Furlong, who I understand retires today, for all his help and assistance to me as party spokesperson. Will he continue to be chair of this committee and if not, has the Minister selected someone to replace him? Given his experience in the Department and the nature of the development I would welcome him remaining in this position.

This question appears to be tabled ad nauseam. Can the Minister outline a timeframe for the completion of the project? Will it take two, three or four years? Is it possible for the Minister to indicate a completion date of 2008, 2009 or whatever? That is what people in the tourism sector and lovers of music wish to hear.

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