Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We need infrastructure. We must move towards a world where 50% of women and men and, like in many other countries, where young children and old people feel it is safe to use the roads. All of this requires infrastructure.

Finally, the Minister has mentioned that we are an island nation. I ask him to address my particular concern about ferries to the Aran Islands. There is a likelihood that the ferry to Inishmore may cease next week. There has been considerable alarm expressed and as the Wild Atlantic Way was mentioned during our discussion, perhaps the Minister will address these concerns.