Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015
916. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received plans from Donegal County Council for a new bypass at Bonagee in Letterkenny in County Donegal; and if he will provide the funding for same. [28395/15]
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 national road projects in Donegal is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with Donegal County Council. 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 do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
