Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There appears to be a discrepancy. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has said it will cost €230 million. The Minister is saying it will cost €160 million. The lesser figures surely make it more attractive to get it going quicker.

IBEC said yesterday that we have the lowest capital investment programme in Europe, even though interest rates and money were never cheaper. We must work at something like this; it is vital.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get the project going and finished in time for the World Cup and indeed for all the people who have been looking for the bypass for over 35 years. It is 35 years since it was sought and approved by Kerry County Council. Surely, the people of Kerry are entitled to a proper road in to our county. We are denied investment primarily because of this road, which is not of a proper standard.

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