Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2023
100. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 213 of 7 March 2023, the current status of a pedestrian footbridge over the Owenriff River in Oughterard; if a designer will be appointed in October 2023; if he will provide a timeframe for the design phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45719/23]
View answerAs 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.
