Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
140. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the context of the traffic issues experienced in County Galway, his Department or the agencies under the remit of his Department have examined alternations or improvements to the Quincentennial Bridge; if such considerations have been ruled out, the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9982/15]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. As the Quincentennial Bridge is on a national road the planning, design and implementation of works on the bridge 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 the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
