Gort-Tuam motorway legislation
Michael P. Kitt asks whether legislation is delaying the €550 million Gort-Tuam motorway project. The Taoiseach says no legislation is required and discussions with potential funders are continuing.
I have a general query on the reports that legislation is necessary to underpin public-private partnerships, PPPs. The Gort-Tuam motorway represents a significant investment of €550 million for which no contracts have been signed. The reason given for this is that legislation must be introduced to underpin this great project. If so, I hope that it will be signed shortly and that work will start on this well-deserved project in the west and my constituency.
Comment on this
It goes through the heart of the Deputy's constituency. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has already pointed out the priority that this road has. No legislation is required. Discussions are under way with potential funders for this as part of-----
