Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2015
355. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if electronic signs that show motorists the speed they are travelling at will be erected at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36970/15]
View answer356. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if electronic signs showing motorists the speed they are travelling at will be erected at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36972/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 355 and 356 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 (including the N86 and N22) in Kerry is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Kerry County Council.
Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question concerning the introduction of electronic signage on the N86 at Anascaul and on the N22 at Glenflesk Church, Glenflesk, Co. Kerry to TII for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.
