Adare bypass and Foynes motorway
Deputy Tom Neville sought an update on planning applications for the Adare bypass and Limerick-Foynes motorway. The Taoiseach said the Government was committed to the projects and would check the status with the Transport Minister.
In light of comments earlier during Leaders' Questions, I, again, ask for an update from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding when the planning applications for Adare bypass and the Limerick-Foynes motorway will go to An Bord Pleanála. We were given the expectation that they would go to the board by the end of June and I am still seeking clarification on that. As a Limerick Deputy, this motorway for the development of Shannon Foynes Port, which is a Tier 1 port and requires this development, has my full support.
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I again thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. The Government is very committed to the Adare bypass project and connecting Foynes to our motorway network. I am not aware of any delays in the project but I will check it out with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and get back to the Deputy.