Fiona O'Loughlin
Question:1427. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to alleviate congestion on the M7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1307/18]
View answerTuesday, 16 January 2018
Questions (1427, 1428, 1429)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Question:1428. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason plans were not put in place to reduce the amount of commuters on the M7 for the commencement and duration of the M7 road widening works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1308/18]
View answerFiona O'Loughlin
Question:1429. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a task force comprising representatives from stakeholders (details supplied) will be established to examine the measures that could be put in place for the duration of the M7 road widening works. [1309/18]
View answerWritten answers
I propose to take Questions Nos. 1427 to 1429, inclusive, 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.
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.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.