John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

Some counties have been better than others in this regard.

There is a particular spot on the Naas bypass with a 120 km/h speed limit that, if one were to hit it at the right angle at that speed, would result in serious consequences. It was partially repaired in recent weeks but these situations are unacceptable. Something must be done about them.

With regard to the potential cost of the Dublin waste water plant, this is the "polluter pays" principle. It is one of the best plants in the world. Unfortunately, it has not done everything since its commissioning that it should have done. It was pointed out on the "Morning Ireland" radio programme that the material coming from the plant is now in pellet form, a cake with 25% moisture that does not work properly. People do not wish this material to be put in Dublin Bay, to be incinerated or spread on land. What will we do with it? Speaking as an agriculturist, the material that is being spread on Irish farmlands is perfectly safe and is a good means of disposing of the waste from the plant. It is a practice that should continue. Some spurious figures were trotted out this morning which were well rebutted by the person who spoke on "Morning Ireland". I cannot speak about the school in question as I do not know it but €935 million has been spent since 1999 and it must have been spent on something. It is wrong to say there is a total blockage in the system. Schools are being built and others are being improved. Senator Callanan made a reasonable point about the factories and the farm organisations getting together.