Roads Maintenance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014

Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Questions (743)

Tom Fleming

Question:

743. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the National Roads Authority to immediately resurface the Iveragh Road, Killorglin, County Kerry from the roundabout in the vicinity of Bunker's bar and restaurant out to J.P.O'Sullivan Park; if he will request the National Roads Authority to take into consideration that one of the worlds leading financial services headquarter is located adjacent to this road and the fact that this section of road on the Ring of Kerry is the gateway to the Iveragh peninsula and forms part of Ireland's premier tourist route; if he will also accept that the condition of this national secondary route is hindering investment in business and tourism in south Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16827/14]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

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.