Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

I will not move amendment No. 7 in recognition of what amendment No. 6 achieves. The thinking behind the amendment is that for too long our transport strategy has been preoccupied with linear routes in an attempt to get people in and out of areas. I was concerned that was the focus of this legislation, whereas we know there is also a need for a radial transport strategy for a given area and not just a linear plan. The change proposed by the Minister of State achieves this and I will not press my amendment.