Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018
519. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the daily traffic delays at the Rath Cross to Kilmoon section of the N2; his plans to prioritise the inclusion of the Rath Cross to Kilmoon section of the N2 in the capital programme; if not, if he has other plans to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2844/18]
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 1993-2015 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 do not receive a reply within ten working days.
