Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015
973. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress anticipated of a roads project (details supplied) in County Kerry in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1972/15]
View answer1027. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide adequate funding to ensure the proper upgrading of a road project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1746/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 973 and 1027 together.
As 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, such as the N70 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 do not receive a reply within ten working days.
