Roads Maintenance Funding

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Questions (240)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

240. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed national motorway maintenance and renewal contract being put forward by the National Roads Authority; if it will include national roads and dual carriageways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19513/13]

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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 maintenance of individual sections of national roads 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 do not receive a reply within 10 working days.