Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
838. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to provide specific funding in 2017 to Transport Infrastructure Ireland to advance the necessary upgrading of the N2 from north of Monaghan town to the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24106/16]
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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
