Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is no disputing the need for this. However, why do we not look at the Brexit situation as an opportunity? Two weeks ago, we attended a public meeting with over 300 people who are living in fear of what this will mean for their homes, their lives and their children, who may propose now to live in the area. We will see a mass exodus of young people from the area if this continues, however. I am asking the Minister to see this as an opportunity to either underground the project or to put it on hold.

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