Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
703. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action the National Roads Authority is taking to address a safety issue (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25127/13]
View answer706. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25154/13]
View answer708. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a situation (details supplied) in County Kerry; the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25156/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 703, 706 and 708 together.
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. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act. 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.
