Road Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Questions (936)

Dara Calleary

Question:

936. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the progress to date on the upgrade of the N26 road linking Ballina to the N5 in County Mayo as listed under page 40 of the National Development Plan 2018-2027; if the project is at planning, design or construction phase; the phases expected to be completed in 2019; the 2018 and 2019 allocations to the project; the spend to date on the project; the estimated cost of completing the project; and the provisional timetable for completion of this project. [1275/19]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A