Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The Minister would agree that everyone in Galway would like the matter to be resolved because the outer bypass is an essential part of the city's infrastructure and will benefit the people of the area. Is it not unusual that the Minister cannot discuss the matter with the National Roads Authority without recourse to the High Court? Is he supporting the Supreme Court appeal? What has been the cost to the State of the proceedings thus far and the estimated cost of the Supreme Court proceedings?

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