Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 April 2017
349. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided in 2017 to Transport Infrastructure Ireland to progress a road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18602/17]
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 (including proposed works on the N2) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 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 TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question regarding the N2 to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
