Road Projects Status

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Questions (710)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

710. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of investment in improved safety on the main Castleisland to Killarney road in County Kerry, including improvements under this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45894/15]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

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 N22 and N23) 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 do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Questions Nos. 711 to 713, inclusive, answered with Question No. 703.