Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I very much appreciate Deputy Farrell's point. I know Donabate well enough from my time on Fingal County Council alongside the Deputy some years ago. I understand people's concerns about heavy goods vehicles going through the village and the impact on the bridge during what is a very substantial construction period. I cannot interfere with the planning process that is before An Bord Pleanála but I have discussed the matter with the chief executive officer of Fingal County Council and certainly will discuss it further with the HSE, once a decision is made by An Bord Pleanála, with a view to ensuring the impact on residents in Donabate is minimised and any safety concerns allayed.

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