Mr. Michael Nolan:

Under the Roads Act we are responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient national road network and that is our primary responsibility in regard to roads. Under the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001 we have a function in respect of public transport infrastructure to secure provision of and provide such light rail and metro infrastructure as may be determined by the Minister or where a proposed infrastructure is within the greater Dublin area, subject to the consent of the NTA prior to the making of a railway or road application. We have a special relationship with the NTA, which is essentially the authority for roads. We execute, and deliver and operate infrastructure.