Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2015
210. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if works on a road (details supplied) in County Kerry will be suspended pending further public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39903/15]
View answer211. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a computerised AutoTrack vehicle survey was carried out when designing a roadway (details supplied) in County Kerry; if he will provide details of this survey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39904/15]
View answer212. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the public consultation and public display of the proposed design of a roadway (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39905/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 210 to 212, inclusive, together.
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, such as the N71 is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 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.
