James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

The Minister omitted from his list the Kinnegad to Rooskey and on to Sligo motorway project, which is an important east-west link.

What is the status of that motorway now as a result of the downturn in the economy? We have a Minister responsible for transport, we have the NRA and we have the National Transport Authority. We also have a new position for the capital city, the position of a directly elected Lord Mayor. The Green Party is insisting that this position will be created by next year. Will there be a role for the newly directed Lord Mayor with regard to Dublin transport?

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