Road Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2015

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Questions (38)

Tony McLoughlin

Question:

38. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport with regard to the proposed N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin scheme, which is at an advanced stage of planning, if the previously agreed reintroduction of the good will payment will be retrospectively applied to landowners for works already carried out along this route, such as on the N4 Ardloy scheme; and his views that this Deputy is advised by both Sligo County Council and the National Roads Authority that this is ultimately a ministerial decision. [31936/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The implementation of individual road projects, including communication with landowners, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), (formerly the National Roads Authority) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.    

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the TII for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.