Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2010
130 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if he has directed the National Roads Authority, under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 or otherwise, to upgrade and maintain the N17 on the Galway-Mayo border in view of the recent deaths of four young persons on this stretch of the N17 and the numerous incidents of non-fatal collisions on this road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6429/10]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including the N17 on the Galway Mayo border, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I have not issued any directions to the NRA under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993.
