Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 May 2005
33 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the feasibility undertaken by the NRA on a possible outer ring road for Dublin; if not, when it will be completed; his view on such a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15494/05]
View answerThe planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including a Dublin outer orbital route, is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the local authorities concerned.
The NRA is undertaking further studies on the Dublin outer orbital route taking account, inter alia, of the national spatial strategy, the regional planning guidelines and the planning and traffic implications of such a route for the greater Dublin region and neighbouring regions. The tendering for and selection of consultants for this feasibility study has commenced and the report is expected in Qtr 2, 2006.
