Garret Ahearn (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his response. In fairness, I understand that the Minister for Health and the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, are in the Dáil taking questions. I welcome the fact that they are committed to the development of a new CNU for older persons in Cashel. That is the most important thing. It is important that there is a commitment in this regard. Investment has been made in Tipperary in other areas and there is future investment planned also. The Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, will understand that from local perspective it is incredibly frustrating when projects are being delayed and when we as public representatives cannot get the answers on when the projects will move forward.

I welcome that there will be a bit of movement in quarter 2 of 2023. I ask that there be as much communication as possible with councillors, particularly as this matter relates to their home town where a big development is going to happen. They are the ones who will be asked the questions about why the project has been delayed and when it will be completed. Will the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, contact the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to ask if she would meet with me and Councillor Burgess to discuss the project? It is a really positive story that will be a huge benefit for the area. We just need to make sure that it keeps moving along and progressing, in a timely and speedy manner.