Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015
1009. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in conjunction with the National Roads Authority, he will provide the funding to complete the surface dressing on the Castleisland to Farranfore national primary road in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1289/15]
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 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. I understand that local authorities were notified of the 2015 NRA grants in respect of national roads in December 2014.
Noting the above position, 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 ten working days.
