Michael Noonan
Ceist:140 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the delivery of the inter-urban motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13708/03]
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140 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the delivery of the inter-urban motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13708/03]
163 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport the proposed completion dates for the inter-urban motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13709/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 163 together.
The national development plan, together with the Economic and Social Infrastructure Operational Programme, form the strategic policy context for the upgrading of the national road network in the period to 2006.
The implementation of individual projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, in conjunction with the relevant local authorities.