Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 November 2014
256. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding provided by his Department to the National Roads Authority for accommodation works on the M9 near Kilcullen, County Kildare; if he will provide details of the procurement procedures which have been followed in respect of these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42525/14]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular, Section 54 of the Roads Act 1993 specifically provides for the National Roads Authority or a local authority to provide and/or operate service areas.
Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects, such as the motorway service area project near Kilcullen 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 questions to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
