Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 November 2013
524. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been a cost benefit study analysis carried out on completing the M4 route through the midlands particularly from Mullingar to Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48167/13]
View answer525. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs associated with completing the M4 route bottleneck through Longford-Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48168/13]
View answer526. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when works will commence on the next stage of the M4 route through Longford-Westmeath as this would help bridge the east-west divide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48170/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 524 to 526, inclusive, together.
The planning, design and implementation of individual national 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.
