Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
1120. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he monitors deficiencies in the national road network, with particular reference to identifying under capacity on motorways or the M50, with a view to initiating remedial measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9573/16]
View answerAs 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 (including monitoring of the national road network) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland 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.
