David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Minister of State whether he agrees with me when I quote the new housing plan for Ireland, Housing for All, which states: "Housing cannot be delivered unless we have the supporting critical infrastructure, including transport.." That includes affordable housing. Is the Minister of State aware that Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, has recently decided not to proceed with an N25 road in County Cork, which was vital to support in the delivery of 2,500 houses, including many affordable houses? I wrote to the Minister about this matter. Because TII has decided to withdraw its support for this critical road project, the construction of 2,500 houses, including affordable housing units, may not go ahead. I ask the Minister of State to comment on that issue. Will the Minister of State be contacting TII to ensure that this decision is reversed?

See this speech in context