As I voted in favour of the financial stability Bill, I am pleased to see the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in the Chamber. Will the Tánaiste give a commitment that funding will be provided in the finance Bill for these major infrastructural projects? I have been informed that the National Roads Authority wants to sign the contracts for the N17 and N18 road projects, but the Government has stated the funding is not available and that the contracts should not be signed.

I suggest the Deputy submit a parliamentary question on the matter.

Will the Tánaiste give a commitment that funding will be provided for these much-needed projects which will create employment?

We cannot deal with such issues on the Order of Business.

These projects were included in the stimulus package announced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin. The package will proceed as announced.