Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Local authorities have powers in this area. They also have the power to meet the relevant national authorities if they wish. I do not imagine that Transport Infrastructure Ireland is refusing to meet local authorities to discuss their concerns. To suggest that every issue has to come to Kildare Street for a solution contradicts the approach to empowering local government the Deputy advocates.

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