Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
867. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the N5 Westport-Turlough road project in County Mayo; his plans to provide funding for this project over the coming years and how much funding will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12861/16]
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 (such as the N5 Westport to Turlough scheme) are matters for 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 are matters 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.
