Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

That announcement came at a time when Tarkett (Ireland) Limited had closed in Mullingar, followed a short time later by Oxford Health Plans Ireland Limited, Foxteq (Irl.) Limited and Penn Racquet Sports Limited. It was extremely timely. I remember, on many occasions, Senators from Dublin coming in and lambasting the Government for not doing something about gridlock. This initiative does just that. Regarding what is happening in the regions, the recent announcement by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, that €8 billion will be invested in roads is significant indeed.

In 20 years the population of Mullingar has increased by some 50%, so this announcement coming at this time——