Road Traffic Accidents Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2016

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Questions (232)

Michael Lowry

Question:

232. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the high level of road traffic accidents and incidents on the M8 motorway between Cashel and Mitchelstown junctions 8 to 12, both north and southbound; the number of reported traffic accidents and incidents for the past 24 months on this section of motorway in tabular form; if these traffic accidents and incidents are above the national average; if there is a proposal to put a resolution in place to resolve these high levels of traffic accidents and incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28913/16]

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 operation of individual road projects and programmes 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.

Noting this position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.