Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his reply. He stated that the National Roads Authority, NRA, was considering a public-private partnership, PPP, for the N5, but it is important that we consider all alternatives. The Minister outlined the number of capital projects, but it has been reported that he would consider other main projects if there was extra money. The N4 and N5 are important. The north west is one of the areas with the least in terms of road structures and has been neglected. Some newspapers have reported that the Department might have money available for capital projects, including road projects. There is a major problem in County Sligo, where one stretch of road has seen 30 deaths. This is another urgent consideration.

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