Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for that very comprehensive response. Moving forward together is the key to making sure we find a suitable solution to traffic congestion in Kinsale. Part of this involves making sure parts of Kinsale are pedestrian only, which would be really positive for the town. Potentially, there could be a one-way system, which would really work, but the bypass is the key to ensuring we get 70% of the cars out of the town. The cars are choking the town at the moment. We have seen the increase in public transport, which has been really welcome, but it is a matter of getting cars out of the town centre, which is choking. I ask that we have a roadshow. We need to meet the people. Fundamentally, the Department officials, instead of seeking consultation, need to go to the towns and villages and engage. They should go to Kinsale, in particular, and form a view of what is happening in such towns, which is probably happening in every town and village around Ireland. This is to give an indication that something outside the Pale might be something different. I suggest we do this. I believe that if we do so, the knock-on implication will be that we will all move forward together. If we do that, we will see a better place for everyone.