Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2014
596. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of repairing the motorway network here in 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; if he is satisfied that the funding required to ensure a high quality motorway network has been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46067/14]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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, including the maintenance of the national motorway network, 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. The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.
