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

Due to the massive economic growth in my area, there has been considerable job creation, which has led to a big demand for housing. Unfortunately, much of the planned housing in my area, particularly in Water-Rock where 3,500 houses are being planned, is at risk because of the road infrastructure. The N25 upgrade has been stalled. I am told that the decision is being reviewed. I hope that the upgrade will happen. The Tánaiste might tell me whether it will proceed. Some €1.3 million has been spent on the plans so far and €4.5 million has been made available under the local infrastructure and housing activation fund, LIHAF. Developers are very nervous that the work may not go ahead after so much has been spent on planning. The IDA's site in the area has been there for 12 years. It is 56 ha but is lying idle and cannot be used. The road is very unsafe, with 30,000 vehicle movements per day. When will the decision be reviewed and when might this road project be allowed to proceed?

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