David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Minister on the transformative nature of the north quays project, which we all want to see progressed as quickly as possible.

I will raise the issue of upgrading the N24, which is the Waterford to Limerick road. I spoke to the Minister privately on this a number of weeks ago. I know he received a letter from the three CEOs of the local authorities in Carlow-Kilkenny, Waterford and Tipperary. He will know that the project was funded up to phase 1. We now need phases 2, 3 and 4 to be fully funded. My understanding is that there is an ask of approximately €8 million over the next three years and €2.2 million is needed to advance phases 3 and 4 in 2025. The CEOs of the local authorities are looking for that commitment. The Minister will know that the preferred transport route has been agreed and has gone out for public consultation. That will include bypasses for Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Kilsheelan and, I think, Mooncoin. Is he committed to providing that €2.2 million in 2025?

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