Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014
566. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the review of the recommended route for the N28 road scheme; the work that is under way in this regard; when an announcement is expected; when he expects the project to proceed to statutory planning; the estimated cost of the construction of this road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44813/14]
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 N28 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.
It is my understanding that the planning work for this scheme is underway and I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
