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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2015

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Questions (590)

Colm Keaveney

Question:

590. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the already high levels of economic deprivation that exist in Gort, County Galway, and the fears of the local business community, which has worked hard to provide employment, that the single junction planned for the town will make it less attractive for passing trade along the motorway, if consideration will be given to an alteration for the plan to provide for a second junction for Gort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17254/15]

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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.

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 10 working days.

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