Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
84. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct Transport Infrastructure Ireland to carry out a road surface review of the M7 between Nenagh and Birdhill, County Tipperary, due to the large number of accidents on that stretch of road. [15414/21]
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 as legislated by the Oireachtas and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation, management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
It would not be in accordance with the intent of the Oireachtas as expressed in the law for the Minister to issue directions on such operational matters to TII. The work of TII and its partner local authorities is also subject to the Public Spending Code Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. 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.
