Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach is probably familiar with the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road in Limerick. It is one of only 13 projects specifically mentioned to progress during the national development plan. Furthermore, 30% of the project has already been spent, that is €17 million out of €58 million, with advanced works already concluded. We can see that works have been done. Page 26 of the programme for Government states the process of review of the national development plan and updating of the national planning framework will not frustrate or delay existing projects. One of these existing projects is the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, is delaying signing off the project. It is vital. It was part of regeneration. It was introduced by the previous Fianna Fáil and Green Party Government. Is it a commitment in the programme for Government and will it be signed off so it can be completed?

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