Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015
618. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority has received a traffic management plan from Meath County Council for Slane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4397/15]
View answer619. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority has submitted a report to him regarding the Slane bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4398/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 618 and 619 together.
As 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.
Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question regarding a traffic management plan for Slane to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days. I can confirm that I have not received a report from the NRA regarding the Slane Bypass.
