Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2022
43. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in relation to the urgent need in conjunction with Kildare County Council to update the traffic management plan for the Celbridge area with a view to ensuring major improvements for local persons without closing off existing routes; if he will coordinate efforts to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3879/22]
View answer44. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in relation to the urgent need in conjunction with Kildare County Council, to update the traffic management plan for Naas town with a view to addressing the concerns as expressed to the local authority by residents of the area and the need to have permanent resolution in the matter of alleviation of traffic congestion in the context of inner and outer relief roads; if sufficient efforts are being made to meet the concerns of the persons in the shortest time possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3881/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 44 together.
As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the matters outlined in the Deputy's question, while the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development such projects and works in conjunction with the relevant local authorities, including Kildare County Council, to implement same.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred your question to them for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
