Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

I put down this question through my colleague Deputy Breen because I wanted to establish that there is cross-party support for this infrastructural project. It is good for the community, the DIT and business links, and is the kind of project we need right now to help the economy get out of the hole it is in. My understanding is that before the strategic development zone application is made to Dublin City Council, it requires the Minister's Department to give the green light in principle to the proposal.

When does the Minister think the Department, following Cabinet discussion, will be in a position to allow the proposal go to Dublin City Council? Otherwise, the project will not get off first base.

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