Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
599. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the deficiencies he has identified in the national primary and secondary road network and in its ability to cater for current and future traffic volumes; his plans for places where he has identified an under-capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16013/16]
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.
