Seán Sherlock
Question:390. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if a transport safety audit has been carried on the N73 Mallow to Mitchelstown road County Cork. [19647/21]
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Questions (390, 391)
Seán Sherlock
Question:391. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if further funding will be provided to Transport Infrastructure Ireland to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the N73 Mallow to Mitchelstown road, County Cork and to further ensure that all modes of transport including cycling can safely use the road without fear of collision due to the absence of hard shoulders at critical points along the road. [19648/21]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 391 together.
As 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 operation, management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you with respect to a safety audit on the N73.
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.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51