Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)

It is interesting the Deputy raised that point because as one travels around Dublin, one can see the differences in quality of roads in some local authorities. I say that as a road user. I often wonder why that is the case. Is it the prioritisation of certain things within a local authority? Where specific issues are raised with me as transport Minister, I will raise them with the local authorities. I speak quite selfishly for myself, but I have seen some impressive work happening in Fingal across the renewal and protection of roads that are there. I do not see that same work being done in some other areas of Dublin, and I wonder why. Where I get specific examples anywhere, and the Deputy mentioned Dublin specifically because it does not come within the roads funding envelope, I am happy to engage with local authorities. I am sure the Deputy's own local authority engages directly with him. He can feel free to raise any specific matters with me.