Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2017
428. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding has been secured to allow works to commence on the N81 secondary road between Tallaght and Hollywood Cross in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47779/17]
View answer430. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when works will commence on the N81 secondary road between Tallaght and Hollywood Cross in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47781/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 430 together.
As 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 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 to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
