Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

In the context of the rural transport programme, what is the NTA’s vision for the rural transport programme and the Local Link structure into the future. I am struggling to understand why we have 15 companies throughout Ireland that are all doing similar work. Surely, we would have better outcomes if they were integrated into one single more cost and resource efficient organisation? We have 15 companies paying 15 insurances, 15 accounting auditors, 15 solicitors and 15 payroll and accounting packages, and all working on short-term contracts. Has Mr. Creegan any thoughts on that?