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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (1608, 1674, 1691)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

1608. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it has been brought to his attention that speed bumps installed on a particular road (details supplied) in County Wicklow that were installed using funding from the National Transport Authority are hazardous and causing vehicles to swerve into the middle of the road to avoid the ramps; if the NTA has had any correspondence from public representatives or the local authority regarding funding to fix the said ramps to ensure cars no longer swerve to avoid the bumps, enhancing the safety for both road users and pedestrians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37129/13]

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Andrew Doyle

Question:

1674. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a safety audit was ever conducted by the National Transport Authority as part of the funding it provided to the local authority regarding new cycle lanes and a footpath (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if the attention of the NTA has been drawn to concerns with the project's current state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38118/13]

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Andrew Doyle

Question:

1691. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority has been involved in the installation of a pedestrian crossing at a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38583/13]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1608, 1674 and 1691 together.

 As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants Programme under which the projects in question are funded, comes under the remit of the NTA. This Programme facilitates investment in the various QBCs, cycling/walking, safety and traffic management projects throughout the seven local authorities in the GDA region.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.

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