Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
359. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the person or body responsible for replacing wooden fencing on land that has been compulsorily purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33712/20]
View answerAs Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the maintenance and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
As regards regional and local roads, each local authority is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of roads in its area of responsibility. As I have no function in this matter, the relevant local authority should be able to advise the Deputy regarding the replacement of fencing.
