Sir, – Jennifer O’Connell writes, “A decent transport system shouldn’t be rocket science” (Opinion & Analysis, May 13th).
She is, of course, correct.
However, when there are more than 60 statutory and policy bodies responsible for traffic and transport in Dublin alone, it is not hard to see why progress is not made. The fact that this is deliberately the case makes things worse.
Dublin needs an accountable transport authority for the city. Next year’s local elections could provide an opportunity to debate these matters. Sadly, I doubt that it will. – Yours, etc,
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Cllr DERMOT LACEY,
(Labour),
Donnybrook,
Dublin 4.
