Anthony Lawlor (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is a need for an outer ring road around Naas. How long does it take to get from a concept being put into a development plan to the delivery of the road?I acknowledge we need feasibility studies, route selections, tender documents and all of that. Can the Minister indicate how long the process might take? The information is important for a debate that is going on in Naas at the moment. One thing that I have advocated for is an outer ring road for Naas that would stretch from what is known as "The Ball" to the new Newbridge interchange. It is a long-term plan but it was done in other places such as Tullamore and Kilkenny. Naas is a big thriving town so we should consider this matter. I hope to welcome the Minister to the opening of the third lane of the N7. My mother opened the Naas bypass.