Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I know there have been challenges but I have great faith in the Minister. He has found a good balance and while there have been huge challenges, he is finding the best way forward. My understanding is that the planning and development Bill landed with the committee this week. That is a very welcome move, by the way. I will ask the Minister about capital projects and, as the Minister knows, I would not come here without asking about my town and county. What are the forecasts for the capital plan for the foreseeable future? Are the following projects in the plan: the southern relief road, the injury clinic, the Holy Angels care centre building, the CDNT and the library? I could stay here all day but those are a few I mention offhand. It is important that projects in the capital plans, including the ambulance base, are delivered. Carlow is now a university town and county. The most recent census showed that the population of the county grew by 9%, one of the highest growth rates in the country. I ask that funding keeps coming to us.

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