Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I will make a general point, rather than one on specific road projects. Critically, one thing that Housing for All is clear on is that housing delivery has to be connected to lots of infrastructure, including public transport and sustainable modes of transport. On the issue the Deputy raised, namely, that housing may not be delivered because a specific road project may not proceed, the ambition around public transport across the country, both urban and rural, is going to help the delivery and unlocking of land. It is critical that all housing delivery is connected to good public transport routes. While not commenting specifically on that particular project, I think it is critically important for housing delivery to be connected to sustainable modes of transport.

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