Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I suggest the Minister write to the NRA or to the relevant local authorities to see whether there are off-cuts of land that may be suitable for this type of development close to motorway intersections. One would never know what could happen. Perhaps private enterprise could become involved. People are sitting on money out there because they are not prepared to go into the residential construction business at present. Perhaps there is an opportunity in this area, whether through a PPP or through Government backing. If the land belongs to the State and if somebody is prepared to open up such a facility, we could save thousands of man hours through people not having to sit in their cars.

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