Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2015
706. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of investment in the N71 Kenmare to Glengarriff road in County Kerry, including improvements under this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45890/15]
View answer707. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of investment in the N70 Tralee to Ring of Kerry road, including details of improvements under this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45891/15]
View answer708. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of investment in the N72, including improvements under this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45892/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 706 to 708, inclusive, 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 national road projects, including the N70, N71 and N72 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 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 questions to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
