Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 October 2015
225. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when works will commence on a project (details supplied); its estimated timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35034/15]
View answerAs 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, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII - formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Last week I announced the transport elements of the Capital Plan in the period to 2022. The N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom road project is among the schemes listed. The proposed scheme will involve the upgrade of main road link between Cork and South Kerry. A project implementation programme will be drawn up in respect of the proposed scheme, taking into account annual budget allocations and I understand TII has allocated €5m in 2015 to this scheme for land and property acquisition.
In view of the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question regarding timeframe for delivery of this scheme to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
