Road Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 March 2015

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Questions (160)

Tom Fleming

Question:

160. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the National Roads Authority and the Road Safety Authority to carry out a comprehensive examination of the adequacy of the Farranfore to Killarney N22 road to cope with the huge volume of traffic with regard to safety aspects; if he will examine correspondence (details supplied) in conjunction with the two authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10701/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and  funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads (such as the N22), is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.