Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017
597. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to build a dual carriageway or motorway between Mullingar and Castlebar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39214/17]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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) 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 TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
