Page 44 of the programme for Government states:

The renewal of towns and villages will be a top priority for the new Minister ... as a way to revitalise rural Ireland ... As part of this scheme we will propose to commit additional funding to support the development of rural towns and villages, as a key priority for revitalising rural Ireland.

My question concerns east Cork. People in the village of Rostellan have been asking for road traffic management since 2009. They have been supported by local villages, the Irving Oil refinery, Aghada power station, local gardaí and others. Some 40% of the road tonnage in Cork county traverses the village, which needs traffic calming measures. A recent survey, which was carried out for 12 hours a day for seven days, showed that 43,796 vehicles passed through the village in one week. I have two questions.

Deputies may ask only one question.

Are moneys available for traffic management in the village and is the council drawing down moneys for this purpose?

I remind the Deputy that, following his appointment, one of the Taoiseach's first acts was to appoint for the first time a specifically designated Minister for rural affairs with an appropriate budget. I acknowledge the recent announcement by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Ring, of unprecedented funding under the town and village renewal scheme. I do not have the details of the village of Rostellan before me.

I will pass them on to the Minister.

However, I would be happy to request that an appropriate note be sent to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity. I assure the burghers of Rostellan that every effort will be made to deal with the issue raised.

That concludes questions on promised legislation. Eleven Deputies were not reached.