Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
285. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount that TII spent in 2022, and to date in 2023, on installation of crash barriers separating both directions of traffic on both national roads and motorways; the locations where crash barriers were installed; and the locations in 2024 where crash barriers will be installed separating both directions of traffic on both national roads and motorways. [48756/23]
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 the Deputy.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if a reply is not received within 10 working days.
