Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

Access to public transport is an important part of the full development of the Grangegorman site, which is why it is provided for in the legislation. I do not accept, however, that the amendment will strengthen the case for public transport. It seeks to ensure the functions listed earlier in the section are achieved and that the agency should only have regard to public transport. However, the functions of the agency and consultation are adequately addressed. Consultation is a strong part of every section.

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