Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2010
102 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Finance following the publication of the four year plan, if he has sanctioned the continuation of the public private partnerships for the National Roads Authority for the Newlands Cross upgrade, N11 upgrade between Arklow bypass and Ashford-Rathnew bypass and the N11 motorway service area at Inch Gorey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45516/10]
View answerIn light of the publication of the Government's Four Year Plan last week, I am now in a position to consider proposals for sanction for Public Private Partnership capital projects submitted by departments. As the Deputy is aware, the Plan provides for reduced allocations compared with levels the Government had previously planned for, and therefore projects will have to be reassessed and reprioritised. My officials will be engaging with the Minister for Transport's officials in the weeks ahead regarding sanction for the Newlands Cross upgrade and N11 upgrade between Arklow bypass and Ashford-Rathnew bypass, with a focus on affordability in the context of the Government's new spending parameters.
103 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Finance following the publication of the four year plan, if he has sanctioned the continuation of the public private partnership for the National Roads Authority for the construction of the N11 motorway to bypass Camolin, Ferns and Enniscorthy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45517/10]
View answer104 Deputy Michael D’Arcy asked the Minister for Finance following the publication of the four year plan, if he has sanctioned the continuation of the public private partnership for the National Roads Authority for the construction of the New Ross motorway and second bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45518/10]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 104 together.
In light of the publication of the Government's Four Year Plan last week, I am now in a position to consider proposals for sanction for Public Private Partnership capital projects when they are submitted by departments. As the Deputy is aware, the Plan provides for reduced allocations compared with levels the Government had previously planned for, and therefore there will be a requirement for some reassessment and reprioritisation of projects, which in the case of national roads is a matter in the first instance for the National Road Authority.
