Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2017
239. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any set rules or guidelines with regard to the N11 to preclude a developer putting access to a new housing development from the N11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2056/17]
View answerThe Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines issued by the then Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 are aimed at aligning road planning and policy and development planning. The Guidelines were, I understand, prepared by the then Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in consultation with local authorities, my Department and the then National Roads Authority (now TII). They now fall within the responsibilities of the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.
The Guidelines indicate that development plans and local area plans should include policies aimed at maintaining the safety and capacity of national roads (such as the N11) by avoiding the creation of additional access points and the generation of additional traffic from existing access points on roads where a speed limit greater than 50 km/h applies.
While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the planning, design and operation of individual road projects (including the N11 scheme) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question regarding the N11 specifically to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
