Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 October 2012
244. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if land values used in the Compulsory Purchase Order process are calculated by reference to market value at the time that the CPO is made or at the time that the Notice to Treat is served. [45405/12]
View answerI understand that the Deputy is referring to the CPO in relation to the Galway City Outer Bypass.
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.
