Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2012
717. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on a road expansion (details supplied) currently being undertaken; if he will clarify the cost to the Exchequer of this project; and if he will clarify if it is being carried out as part of a public-private partnership. [46352/12]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are generally a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. In this case I understand that the improvement works are being implemented by the Dublin Airport Authority under the terms of the planning permission for Terminal 2. Once the works are complete the roadway will become the responsibility of the Fingal County Council. I also understand that the National Transport Authority has provided a contribution towards the works allowing for the provison of bus lanes, cycleways and pedestrian facilities.
