Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2018
597. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to seek current or capital budgetary allocations to support local authorities and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to implement noise reduction measures as identified in the Dublin agglomeration noise action plan 2018 to 2023 which is being drafted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50744/18]
View answerSince 2015 the Dublin Authorities are self funding in respect of the main grant programmes for regional and local roads including the provision of monies for the Discretionary Grant programme under which noise reduction measures may be implemented.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. This would include arrangements concerning noise mitigating measures.
Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII for a direct reply. I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if she does not receive a reply within ten working days.
