Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
1067. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of replacement signage along the N59 in County Mayo which has recently been undertaken by the National Roads Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27147/13]
View answer1068. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the National Roads Authority's national re-signing programme for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27151/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1067 and 1068 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 don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
