James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

The people of Ireland feel they were left down because there was inadequate salt and many issues were not addressed at that juncture. Does the Taoiseach agree the recruitment embargo on outdoor staff is seriously affecting the restoration of our county and regional roads? Some roads in the midlands, including in the Taoiseach's area, are still closed because of the big freeze and damage caused by water.

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