There has been much discussion in the past week or ten days in regard to connectivity around Dublin city and the development of a new Luas line to Dublin Airport and so on. There is an urgent need to improve safety on our roads, particularly through the midlands. The completion of the N4 motorway through north-west Meath and Longford is of vital importance.

What Bill is the Deputy inquiring about?

It is important this link is developed in the interests of rural development and safety.

What Bill is the Deputy inquiring about?

When will the road transport and safety Bill come before the House?

It is due later in the year. I know that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is acutely aware of the difficulties being experienced in the midlands, with particular reference to County Longford.