Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 September 2014
262. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority will repair the bad bumps on the N72 between Barraduff and the Lissivigeen roundabout, Killarney, before a vehicle goes out of control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34954/14]
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 national road projects, such as N72 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Sections 17 and 19 of 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.
