Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)

I thank my colleague for the opportunity to speak first as I have another commitment. This issue concerns an outstanding scheme in Courtmacsherry and Timoleague in west Cork which has been committed to for many years. We were told money was ring-fenced for it. When is it likely to begin and is that money ring-fenced? When will we have progress of this scheme? At local authority level, it is said the matter is held up in the Department. The buck is being passed. I hope the Minister of State has positive news.