Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

​My views on this issue are pretty much irrelevant. While I have responsibility for road traffic legislation, traffic management is a matter for the local authorities. The Deputy might wish to raise any concern he may have about the proposed College Green traffic management measures with Dublin City Council. Regarding the impact of measures on visitors and holidaymakers, the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, has a formal consultative role under the legislation governing the planning system. It would not be appropriate for me to impinge on that statutory operational role. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Will he advise my office if he has not received a reply within ten days?

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