West-Link Toll Bridge

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Questions (606)

Anne Ferris

Question:

606. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the cost to date on the purchase of the West-Link Toll Bridge from the National Toll Roads; the estimated costs into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41510/12]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 above 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.