Road Signage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Questions (573)

Seán Kenny

Question:

573. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money spent by the National Roads Authority on purchasing additional signage for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13896/13]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

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.

Furthermore, very specific responsibility is placed on the NRA in relation to the provision of road signage in Section 19 of the Roads Act 1993.

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.