Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I said, I absolutely acknowledge the need for the project. I also recognise the work the Deputy has put into progressing it. From the funds available to my Department, we have provided €5 million to try to ensure a way is found to keep the project active. That has led to the acquisition of land this year. I am working hard within the Government to try to secure a commitment to provide capital funding in the future. My overall priority is to maintain the roads we have which are under intense pressure because the maintenance budget has been cut in response to challenges the Government and the country have had to face. I hope as circumstances improve such projects can progress. I will certainly continue to do all I can to push the project.

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