Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would like to ask that they be included, because they are very important. We are trying to encourage smarter travel. The Minister knows that and he has put considerable investment in it. I feel that many local authorities are neglecting footpaths in towns. I suppose it is down to costs again, but at least if there is a records management system of footpaths, it will encourage maintenance for further pedestrianisation and smarter travel initiatives, and I think it should be included at a later stage.