Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am not aware of it personally, but I have been told of a development that has its own private gate, one that cannot be accessed by other people, to the local Luas stop. If this Bill essentially subsidises people who are very well off - I believe it was Deputy Fleming who originally stated the cost would be approximately €17 million - using public funding that would otherwise go to parks, libraries, public roads, footpaths and playgrounds, I would limit it and not have it open to whatever the management companies want to charge and provide. The Bill limits the amount to one third of the management fee or €300, whichever is the lower, so there is some control.

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