Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the surface and with the statistics produced, the arguments are persuasive. This is tragic and so nakedly awful. The figure of 15 deaths is a figure upon which any Government or State agency must act.

TII funding of €17 million must be spread around the network. The relative dangers of various junctions must be taken into account. It still is not acceptable that this area should go unaddressed. If the Deputies believe it would be helpful, I will visit the road. I promised Deputy Mattie McGrath to come down but I apologise for not doing so yet as it is difficult. If it is acceptable, I can meet a cross-party group from the area.

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