Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Deputy. I discussed it there with the Minister, Deputy Heydon, as well. I acknowledge the significant pressure it puts on families, particularly in the commuter belt in south Kildare and elsewhere, who are reliant on coming to Dublin early in the morning. I will ask TII and the Minister for Transport to better resource the response, if that is an issue, so that when a particular accident arises, it can be responded to quicker. Obviously, there are particular accidents that arise where the scene has to be preserved. That has an inevitable impact on displacement of traffic.

As a Government, we are committed to being more pragmatic on our roads building programme. It is something that is important for the commuter belt and regions across our country. That is why the work the Minister for Transport is doing around the sectoral investment plan will significantly improve public transport but also ensure we continue the acceleration and build out of our national roads programme, which is critical for economic growth and development. It is also critical for the daily lives of many people who live in the commuter belt in Kildare. I will ask them to respond to the issues the Deputy raised.

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