Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I had an opportunity, with Senator Devine, to meet some of the residents this morning. There is no way of avoiding the fact that when a person lives very near a large construction project, that causes upheaval for local residents and a great deal of difficulty for the local community. I know we all understand that. My understanding is that there is a structure set up for engagement between the local community, the contractors, etc. I have been advised by some of the local residents that they believe that needs to be refined and approved and that there must be better and more senior attendance from both the contractor and the health service at those meetings. I have given a commitment that I will ask that that happens at the next meeting, which I believe is scheduled for either this week or next week.