The National Roads Authority needs to be made far more accountable. There is a lack of clarity as to the respective roles of the NRA and the Department of Transport, with inquiries being referred from one to the other and neither taking responsibility. The relevance of the Houses of the Oireachtas in this matter should be recognised. While the NRA must be allowed to do its work, we should be in a position to obtain answers to relevant questions. I understand the NRA employs over 90 staff. I would like to know the exact number and the total annual cost to the taxpayer. Paying staff when roads are being built is one matter, but it is a waste of taxpayer's money to pay them for designing roads which will never be built. This should be reviewed.