Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
569. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the emergency vehicle breakdown and recovery plans in place in view of the traffic congestion caused by breakdowns and accidents on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31952/16]
View answer570. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual average daily traffic on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31955/16]
View answer571. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average toll revenue per day on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31956/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 569 to 571, inclusive, together.
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 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 the above position, I have referred your question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
The referred replies under Standing Order 42A were forwarded to the Deputy.
