Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 October 2018
289. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the N5 Westport to Turlough project; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43120/18]
View answer293. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the M7 Naas to Newbridge bypass widening project; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43124/18]
View answer294. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the N56 Dungloe to Glenties project; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43125/18]
View answer295. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the Moycullen bypass project; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43126/18]
View answer296. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43127/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 289 and 293 to 296, inclusive, together.
In the context of the questions raised regarding major and minor projects under the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) or otherwise, I am responding with a composite reply to PQ Refs 43120/18, 43124/18, , 43125/18, 43126/18 and 43127/18.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. When Exchequer funding has been allocated, under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned, in relation to national roads.
You may wish to note that Capital Exchequer funding, for national roads, may be obtained under Infrastructure Programmes in the Capital Tracker which is available from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's website.
Noting the above position, I have referred the questions to TII for a more detailed and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
