Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
1079. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the proposed upgrade of the N81 from Hollywood Cross to Tallaght, bypassing Blessington, has been suspended; his plans to improve the road in view of the large number of fatalities on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24848/18]
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 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.
