asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give details of the works programme in the Road Development Plan for the 1980's where the original projected time scale for starts and completions will not now be met; and the new projections.

In addition to the regular monitoring of progress on the road development plan which is carried out in my Department, I have initiated an examination which will take account of variations in the pace of implementation of the individual projects involved. When this has been completed, I will be in a position to indicate the updated position of these schemes within the overall plan. In the meantime, Government support for the plan is shown in the substantial level of roads grants which has been made available this year.

Arising from the Minister's reply to the question from Deputy Markey, has the timetable contained in the plan been adhered to or has there been any revisions from the time schedule set out in the plan?

There is no change in the timespan. When we get the up-to-date plan of what the progress is, if there have to be alterations in it the Minister will let the House know.

When does the Minister expect to have the exact information asked for in my question?

In about three months.