Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
656 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the issue of speeding on the N33 link road outside Ardee, County Louth, particularly around the Stabannon and Dromin turn offs; and if he plans to provide proper parking to replace the unofficial park and ride between the M1 exit and the Stabannon and Dromin turn offs. [4784/12]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national roads are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The allocation of funding in relation to the construction or maintenance of national road projects, including the provision of roadside parking, is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days. The issue of speeding is a matter for An Garda Síochána.
