The N25 bypass in east Cork is a huge issue of importance to me. I ask about the appointment of a design consultant. There seems to be nothing happening with it for the last number of weeks. I am getting quite frustrated with the level of progress. It seems to be stuck in officialdom. Will the Tánaiste and the Minister for Transport look into this matter to get the design consultant appointed so we know the proposed routes in the next number of months?

The Deputy raised this matter with me the other night and I raised it with the Minister. He seemed to be of the view that the project was progressing but he said he would check it for me in respect of its current status and the appointment of the design team. I will revert back to the Deputy on that.