Before I begin, I welcome Comhairle na nÓg from Offaly, who are here on a Dáil visit today.

My question relates to the urgent reinstatement of funding for the N52 Kilbeggan to Tullamore link project. This was a project that was on track but, unfortunately, the Minister, Deputy Ryan, has withdrawn funding. It is extremely dangerous. I attended a meeting last night where numerous concerns were expressed about near-accidents. I call on Government to intervene immediately to make sure that the funding for this road is reinstated. We need this bypass between Kilbeggan and Tullamore.