Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am sure that has something to do with it. I find it extremely flattering that he would ask me to do so and I see absolutely no reason why I should not come down. If it is anywhere near the Tipperary border, I will nip over and see Deputy Mattie McGrath as well, who is also happy down there.

If there is a safety issue, it is important that it is addressed by a Minister. I will look at what Transport Infrastructure Ireland has to say and at the statistics in order to see whether they are consistent with what the Deputy says. If that is the case, I will be delighted to come to visit the Deputy in Kilkenny and have a look at the road to which he refers, which extends beyond his own constituency's boundaries.

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