Kevin O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Delaney. Mr. O'Leary is attacking the local authorities, but the local authorities only provide the planning and the permits if the works need to be done. It is like blaming local authorities if there is a water leak. Just because something is located on public property one blames the county councils. I know where he is coming from and in fairness I was a member of a local authority for a good number of years and I can see the need to make the footpaths wheelchair accessible, and accessible too for people with guide dogs. On the issue of bus stops, unless funding is provided, they cannot build these bus stops. For example, in Ballincollig, they are looking for two or three bus stops. How many should they be given, health and safety wise?