Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

How can the NTA realistically plan for long-term transport needs if it does not have a say in which projects are progressed and is essentially at the mercy of whatever the Government decides? We have been talking about climate change, reducing emissions, public transport accessibility and how important those issues are for the future. How can the NTA plan a long-term strategy if it is at the mercy of Government decisions as to which projects are developed?