I refer to the issue of infrastructural deficiencies in some areas of the State. It is important to take into account the fact that a considerable number of accidents occur on our secondary roads as well as on poor quality national routes. While there are proposals under the national development plan to upgrade many of these roads, the timeframes outlined in the national roads needs study are in many cases prohibitive. I am discouraged when I drive along the N5, one of the BMW region's main arteries. It is in a chronic state of disrepair and general inadequacy. According to the NRA's recommendations, it may not be upgraded in full for another 15 years. This route is hazardous to motorists and pedestrians alike. By improving it, the number of road accidents and deaths could be further reduced. The N56, N61 and N16 are equally hazardous but, again, improvements are well down the priority list for the NRA.