Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for introducing those amendments, particularly amendment No. 13. We discussed the new subsection that was introduced to the legislation on Committee Stage. Over the years, much buck passing took place between local authorities and Iarnród Éireann and there were areas of responsibility regarding which nobody would make up his or her mind. If a local authority wanted to get something done, it was deemed to be the responsibility of Iarnród Éireann, and vice versa. We saw much toing and froing and I am therefore glad the Minister of State has clarified the matter. I welcome amendment No. 13.