Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
584. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the noise mitigation measures that are being taken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to prevent noise pollution or disruption for the residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Cork; if due consideration will be given to the erection of sound barriers in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39097/15]
View answerOn the basis of the location of the housing estates referred to by the Deputy, I presume that the noise pollution issues in question concern the M8 motorway. 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. 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 to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
