Mike Kennelly (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. It is unfortunate to hear the statement on the works. My community, which I represent on a national front, has been enduring this road for a long time. It is disappointing to hear that TII and Kerry County Council have not been in a position to prioritise the scheme for the N69 from Bolton's Cross to Tim Kennelly roundabout. It is an embarrassment at this stage. I do not know how to take back the information that there is no start date or finish date for the works that I proposed for everyone's safety. Road safety, as illustrated in the Minister of State's response, is our priority and his concern.

I look forward to working with the Minister of State. This section of road has to commence and be prioritised by him and the Department for completion as soon as possible. I formally invite him as a Cork man down to the kingdom. He can come from the west or whatever side he comes from. I invite him when he returns with a start date for these works for everybody's safety. We have a wonderful bypass and a road in the worst condition entering the town. It does not add up.