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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (12 Dec 2019)

Pat Breen: I thank Senator Mulherin. She has been an advocate for infrastructure during her time here in the Seanad because she has raised so many issues in relation to industry and small businesses with my Department. I can see her point that having critical infrastructure in place is really important. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross....

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

Pat Breen: ..., Deputy Jan O'Sullivan - houses have been flooded by up to four feet of water. The same houses were flooded three or fours ago also. Will the situation recur in the next few years? Clare County Council and other local authorities around the country will have to deal with these problems. The programme for Government was supposed to introduce greater accountability for the planning...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Jun 2006)

Pat Breen: .... We can also point to the hold-up of the Dublin port tunnel, colossal overspending on major road projects and delays in their completion. In County Clare, the Ennis bypass is currently under construction, two years behind schedule. It was to be completed in 2005 but is now due for completion in 2007. I welcome the progress being made but I understand problems have arisen and are being...