This Bill is about local government, the arm of democracy closest to the citizens. It is incumbent on us in the Oireachtas and the Government to ensure that the additional funding is provided in the local government fund. I am particularly pleased by the independent evaluation carried out by economic consultants, Fitzpatrick Associates. Of course, there will be cases where people are unhappy with the quality and standard of specific roads. In a macro sense, the Fitzpatrick Associates report referred to the reasonable and efficient basis on which our roads are maintained. If we can improve on the efficiency and value for money, then the Department will work in co-operation with the local authorities. It is the Government's intention to maintain high standards and to develop our non-national roads network.