Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To refer back to targets with local authorities, I served on a local authority for 12 years and local authorities tend to say they will deal with an issue next year or the year after. It would be a very good idea if the witnesses engage with local authorities and set clear targets for areas, because unless the targets are set out in writing it can get pushed down the road. That is something I recommend that the witnesses consider, in view of my experience in dealing with local authorities.