asked the Minister for the Environment when construction work will commence on the building of the Shankill by-pass in Shankill, County Dublin.

197.

asked the Minister for the Environment when it is proposed that work will commence on the new road at Patrick Street, New Street and Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 197 together.

The timing of construction of these schemes is being considered in the context of the preparation of the proposed blueprint for road development.