Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

First, I acknowledge the difficulties on the N25. I met recently with the county manager in County Hall in Cork who was very concerned about the condition of the N25 from a road safety perspective and as a key artery between Midleton, Youghal, Carrigtohill and Waterford - thank you Deputy Butler - and it has not really been upgraded for a long time. Last year the Department of Transport spent all of its money. I was told this as late as yesterday by the Minister, who said all of the capital was spent.

We have to go back, not necessarily to the drawing board, but to re-examine the N25. Money was provided for the bypass further downstream and I see that Deputy James O'Connor is smiling. A very strong case was made to me by the county manager on the safety issue.

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