Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The roads outlined in the national development plan are an absolute priority. I look forward to engaging with the officials from Monaghan County Council and with the local councillors. I accept the Deputy's bona fides in trying to advance this on behalf of his community for reasons of economic development. The road safety matters he has outlined are also very important to the people of Monaghan and the people who transit through the county as well. As I have said, the allocations have been made for 2023. As part of the ongoing national development plan it is important that we see progress across the projects that are outlined in the plan. I reiterate I will be engaging with officials in Monaghan County Council and the elected public representatives on this issue and will reflect the feedback the Deputy has given to the House as part of the debate relating to this matter.

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