Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

I am finding my way around. I join with other Deputies in congratulating you on your election to the position of Ceann Comhairle and I extend my congratulations to the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, on his appointment as Minister for Transport and the Marine. I have a particular reason for doing that as the Minister shares a constituency border with me. Much of the traffic that is blocking up my area is made up of constituents of his, who have inadequate public transport, and are driving through Dublin West to access the M50 or to get into town. I sincerely hope that during his tenure in that Department he will significantly improve roads and public transport in his constituency, which would be of considerable benefit to me.

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