asked the Minister for Local Government how long, approximately, it will be before work will commence on the proposed new road linking Palmerstown and Colbert road, Ballyfermot, Dublin.

I have given an approval in principle for the construction of a road from the Lucan Road at Palmerstown to link with Con Colbert Road.

The acquisition of the land and the carrying out of the work will, of course, be for the Dublin Corporation. I cannot say when the work will commence but I would like to see it proceed as soon as possible.