Vincent P Martin (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for his clear unambiguous statement. That clarification, I hope, will be a catalyst for positive action and translating words into action. This is real.

The Minister is a frequent visitor to Naas. I hope to see him there again soon. The Minister will be aware at first hand of the benefits of this project. I regret to say that there is no sign of Part 8. The public have not been informed of that yet. It has not been advertised. I am hoping today that it has been made crystal clear, on the record of Seanad Éireann, both that this is still a good project and that while it is late, it is not too late. I will work with the Minister, with the local councillors, with the Green Party councillors and with the local authority in anything I can do to ensure this money is not jeopardised. We need the €20 million for Naas and for this county. It will reverberate around the full county.

Let us get moving on this. It is time for action.