Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
1165. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the provision of slip roads on the M1 motorway at the junction with the main Dundalk-Armagh road at Kilcurry, County Louth; if this proposal has been considered before; if An Bord Pleanála previously rejected such a proposal and, if so, the rationale for doing so; the approximate cost for such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9909/16]
View answerAs 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 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.
