Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I again thank Deputy Murphy and reassure her that the Government is fully committed to the protection and renewal of our new road network in each of the counties in the jurisdiction of the State. The Department believes the methodology is an equitable and proportionate approach that allows fairness and transparency throughout the process and also prevents unintended consequences. I fully appreciate the points made by the Deputy. I understand them and her frustration. I fully appreciate that the issue has been communicated directly to the Minister by the director of services. I believe there needs to be direct engagement between the director of services and the Minister. As I said, I am more than happy to write in support of that engagement following our discussion this evening. I hope that can be achieved after the St Patrick's Day recess.

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