Road Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 March 2023

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Questions (186)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

186. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the total length of national road, by county, broken down between national primary and national secondary roads; the amount of this that is deemed deficient in terms of alignment, width and so on, based on TII standards for various classifications of roads, broken down by county; the length of time it will take at the present rate of expenditure to bring these roads up to standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14449/23]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and 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 and management 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 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.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51