Dee Ryan (Fianna Fail)

The group is very welcome. We have a vibrant Probus group in Limerick. I hope to have them to the Oireachtas at some stage.

I thank the Minister of State for his response. I appreciate its thoroughness. As I said, we are very excited in Limerick about the ambition of the overall Limerick Shannon metropolitan area transport strategy, which had great engagement from people right across the community. People are looking forward to the roll-out of the improved facilities. In fact, we can see the work being done in terms of the provision of improved footpaths and cycle lanes and the development of the turning circle. We can see the capital investment that is happening. I met Mr. Creegan, the acting CEO of the NTA, and regularly engage on this with other public representatives. Mr. Creegan has agreed to consider my proposal for a trial Annacotty Business Park loop. The loop would stop on the Dublin Road opposite St. Vincent's special school and proceed to the Cappamore Road and Annacotty Business Park. I raise the matter today to flag it with the Department and to seek the support and consideration of the Minister of State for the proposed trial route.