Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
747. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 723 of 8 April 2014, if he will provide an update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31193/14]
View answerAs 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 (such as the Slane Bypass) 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.
As indicated in the response to the Deputy's previous question (PQ 16519/14 of 8 April 2014) on the matter, Minister Varadkar attended a meeting with Meath County Council and the NRA in May 2013 regarding the traffic situation in Slane. The conclusion from that meeting was that Meath County Council would produce a Traffic Management Plan for Slane.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA who can confirm by direct reply if such a study has been submitted to them by Meath County Council. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
