To follow on from the remarks of my colleague, the Taoiseach has publicly stated further consultation should have taken place on the active travel plan for Knockfree and Knockpogue avenues in Farranree, Cork city. Elderly residents, families, community groups, local businesses and sports clubs have raised serious concerns about the removal of parking and the impact on access to five schools, the parochial hall, Sam Allen Sports Complex and the local church. The main corridor is seriously affected, with 23 mature trees that are approximately 70 years old being removed. Residents, including the elderly and infirm, have taken to the streets to protest in the area every morning. They are not the usual protesters we tend to see in Ireland; they are protestors who are very deeply concerned about where they live, particularly the avenues, and their quality of life. Since the Taoiseach has accepted that the consultation was insufficient and he has stated he had concerns regarding the lack of consultation between the residents, local councillors and Cork City Council, will the Tánaiste formally direct the Minister for Transport and the National Transport Authority to engage immediately with the residents and Cork City Council to address the genuine access and environmental concerns about the works that are planned?

I certainly would not want to contradict or disagree with the Taoiseach on views he has given on this project in Cork but what I will do is speak to him directly about the issue. I hope this is a matter of common sense prevailing in terms of engagement. I say this respectfully, but even the idea of mediation having to take place sounds to me like a process that did not go well in terms of proper engagement. That is based purely on what the Deputy has told me here today. I do not have the details of the project. I will talk to the Taoiseach about it and we will engage with the Minister for Transport. I know the Deputy will send me on the details.