Road Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2016

Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Questions (523)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

523. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the road safety concerns of residents living in the vicinity of the N15 Blackburn Bridge Road project in County Donegal, phase 1 of which is currently under construction; the measures he will put in place to alleviate these concerns and to address the immediate hazards posed by the present condition of the road including poor road alignment, hazardous junctions as well as an uneven road surface; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16721/16]

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 (such as the N15 Blackburn Bridge scheme in Donegal) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Donegal County Council.

  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.  I ask the Deputy to please advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.