Gerry Adams
Question:27 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work that he is undertaking to identify any issue with pyrite contamination in the motorway and road network. [23042/12]
View answerWednesday, 9 May 2012
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This Question concerns the issue of the use of pyrite in road construction projects. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the foregoing position, 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.