Frank O'Rourke (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister of State's clarification. Many people will be watching this debate closely and have heard the Minister of State give his unambiguous commitment that he does not support any infrastructure or roads being constructed anywhere close to or in St. Catherine's Park. That is a very welcome statement from him and his Department and it will be received positively by the people of Leixlip and surrounding areas. We want to ensure that the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland follow suit. I welcome the Minister of State's comment to the effect that he would encourage consideration of other alignments close to the existing network rather than spoiling a good amenity. That is very positive and we hope that position will remain unchanged. We thank the Minister of State for his commitment and his clarification.

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