Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

Billions of taxpayers' moneys will be saved as a result of the Minister's commitment. That should be acknowledged. Measures under consideration include the degree to which public consultation is appropriate and issues connected with compensation for land being compulsorily acquired. The preparation of a critical transport infrastructure Bill is included in the current Government legislation programme. The House will agree that significant improvement of our national roads network is clearly underway despite the challenges presented by the implementation of a programme of such magnitude.