Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I look forward to tomorrow's debate, in which I hope everyone will have an opportunity to participate.

Regarding a lack of transport developments, we often allow ourselves to be knocked about, but we should acknowledge that a section of the M8 was opened yesterday ahead of schedule and below budget. There are many other good developments in the area of transport which have been carried out, such as the Mitchelstown M8 section, barrier-free tolling, the development of the Luas, the rail network, the interconnector and many other good projects.

It is important to acknowledge all those who have been involved at the political, local authority and contractual level, and when we put our minds to it, we can bring these projects in ahead of schedule and below budget.