Thank you, Minister. I call Deputy Farrell.

We are moving to the last question.

There are no supplementary questions. There is only six and a half minutes per question and there are no supplementary questions. That rule was made about three weeks ago. It was communicated to all TDs. Supplementary questions are out unless the TD asking the question gives time to the other TD. We move now to the last question, and we only have two minutes. Deputy Burke can ask his question, but I can only allow him back in once.

I ask the Deputy to allow the Minister of State to answer.

We will take Question No. 13 and then Deputy Sherlock, who has been waiting here for some time.

I thank the Minister.

With the permission of the House, we will go back to Question No. 12. Is that agreed? Agreed. This will be final question of this session

The Select Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2026: Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment. The Select Committee on Agriculture and Food has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2026: Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Thank you.

Deputy Whitmore's Question No. 93 is being taken by the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer. With the permission of the House, I will allow Deputy Whitmore to go first. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I thank the Minister of State.

I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to allow the dire situation concerning fishing quotas to be discussed in the House today. The more time that I, being from an inland county, spend studying this industry, its history, its policies and its recent challenges, the more I note the deep frustration that exists within it. I will be honest. Based on my own research and engagement, I must share the frustration. Fishing is not simply an economic activity; it is about identity, heritage and family. It is the …

The Select Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2026: Vote 44 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Question No. 10 will be taken by Deputy Malcolm Byrne.

We move on to Question No. 11. Deputy Byrne is again taking this one.

Sorry, Deputy Brennan, is the question on flood protection?

I am sorry; the supplementary question has to be related to the initial question.

I want to ask the Taoiseach about the Virginia bypass in County Cavan. The development of this bypass will deliver a sustainable solution for transportation problems identified along the N3 through Virginia town and its environs. It has been talked about for too many years. Significant safety and transportation issues have been identified within the area. Virginia town and its environs experience a level of both local and through traffic using the N3. Tendering was earmarked to begin this year with construction due…

The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2026: Votes 27 - International Co-operation and Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Minister-----