asked the Minister for Local Government the present position in regard to the proposed new by-pass road for Mallow town, County Cork.

If the Deputy's question refers to a proposed improved route from Cork to Mallow, which he raised on a question on 28th October last, I have not received any proposals on that matter since my reply of that date. The local authority have also got plans for an interim relief road within the town and these are being examined in my Department.