Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I expect to see significant spending in November and December. Some of these projects are taking longer than anybody would like. They have had problems with supply chains. One project is awaiting a particular piece of equipment before it can be finished and we are seeing that right across the board. I am putting the pressure on constantly. When one sees the finished projects, even if they take a bit longer than expected, they are well worth it. I was in New Ross a couple of weeks ago. The project there took a lot longer than they thought it would but my goodness, it is some project. They have regenerated the centre of the town. Sometimes there are delays with the large-scale projects but they are very impactful, in terms of making a real difference in town centres.

It is too early to say exactly what the savings will be this year but I am trying to keep any carry over to the bare minimum. Like Deputy Ó Cuív, when he was in this Department, I am trying to keep the spending going and the pressure on.

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