James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

At the outset, I will very quickly reference the situation this morning. Many of us awoke with horror at the news that has come from Lebanon. I express my sincere condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family of the soldier who died and to those who were injured this morning. Unfortunately, there is a connection to our local area. I wish the individual well and hope for his speedy recovery, which we are praying for.

My question is on the national development plan, our carbon targets and capital projects contained within the plan. With the Galway ring road, we all saw what can happen with new road projects when these things are not brought into consideration. Will the Department of Transport carry out an audit to see whether all projects can be completed while complying with the targets set by this Government in the Climate Action Plan 2021? Will the Minister indicate what the ramifications and impact of those targets will be?

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