In the Dáil this week I raised the issue of spending on roads – giving more responsibility and discretionary powers to local authorities – with Minister Leo Varadkar. I also made the point, with which he agreed, that the government’s initial commitment to allocate 80% of local property taxes raised in a given local authority area, to that area, be reinstated for 2015 and in such a way that it cannot be reversed.

You can read the written answer here or click here to watch our exchange in the Dáil.