It is worthwhile comparing the allocation of €1.3 billion with spending in other countries. The Oireachtas transport committee met with representatives of the motorways authority of England recently. England is not spending anything like what Ireland is spending per head of population. The budget is approximately 75% more than this country's or about €2.3 billion even though the population is almost 18 times greater than ours. Our spending in this area is far greater but we are coming from behind in terms of provision so there is a deficit to be tackled.