Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Obviously it is a huge issue for the person involved and for the petitioner but I do not think it is admissible under our terms of reference. It would appear to be almost like a civil case between the person who owns the lands and the National Roads Authority and the county council. I suggest we write to the petitioner, refer to the terms of reference and say it would not appear to be within our remit. If the NRA is under the remit of the Ombudsman, I am aware of a recent extension of powers, we might clarify whether it comes under the remit of the Ombudsman or the Minister might clarify if there are any plans to do that in the future.