Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004
118 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Transport if he, his officials or member of the gardaí, have discussions with the NRA with respect to the national roads which need to be upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32406/04]
View answerThe strategic framework for the development of the national roads programme is set out in the National Development Plan 2000-06. The framework reflects inter alia the national roads needs study published by the National Roads Authority in 1998.
The NRA, together with the relevant local authorities, is responsible for the design, planning and implementation of individual road improvement projects having regard to the funding available. As part of this process, the NRA and local authorities take into account the views of gardaí in relation to accident blackspots.
