Road Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Questions (819)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

819. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide this Deputy with details of correspondence that his Department has received from Limerick County Council in relation to a proposed ring-relief road in Newcastle West, County Limerick; if his Department or the National Roads Authority has been asked to provide funds for the design of any relief-ring road in the town; the date on which the council last corresponded with his Department or the NRA on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8028/14]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Following the Deputy's previous request to me I did get information on the issue. However, 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. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for further reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.