Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015
613. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the statistical performance of the M18 Ennis-Crusheen-Gort motorway in terms of accidents, both fatal and non-fatal, and road closures against the overall motorway network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2724/15]
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.
The assessment of individual national routes, including the M18 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.
