Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

That is a matter for the NRA. At the moment, the NRA is reviewing all the road projects identified for the coming five to ten years and the matter will be considered in the context of that review. It will be based on a range of criteria, including the likely traffic numbers on the road etc. The matter is under review. When the review is finished, the NRA will be in contact with the Department and, when necessary, the subject of funding will be dealt with in the annual Estimates process.

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