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 local authorities concerned.
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 he does not receive a reply within ten working days.