Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It certainly is a priority. We have very clearly pointed out the increase in freight and passenger numbers passing through Rosslare post Brexit. To take advantage of these opportunities, additional infrastructure is needed to connect all the routes together and the strong connectivity that lies between Dublin and the rest of the country. It is a very important project and as I have said, more than €1.1 million has been allocated this year. I will follow up with the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to reaffirm how important his commitment to the project is for the Senator's locality and for the entire region.