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

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.