Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport if following the extreme weather conditions experienced in January and December 2010 he will be implementing alternative plans to ensure that there will be no shortage of salt and grit; the organisation of how national and non-national roads are to be gritted which were an issue in 2010; if further expenditure in the form of snow ploughs, or other equipment is necessary; if an instruction needs to be made from him regarding the provision of salt and grit to the community for distribution through local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2508/11]

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