Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2004
93 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when he will announce the results of the NRA review on the future management of road improvement work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20283/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra135 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the NRA report on the future management of road improvement work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20282/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 93 together.
I meet the National Roads Authority on a regular basis to discuss the delivery of the national roads programme. At my request, the NRA was asked to review its arrangements for the implementation of the national roads programme and to make recommendations on the optimisation of these arrangements so as to secure further efficiencies in the implementation of the programme and ensure value for money.
The NRA engaged management consultants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to carry out this review. The review has been submitted to my Department by the NRA. The contents and recommendations of the review are being given detailed consideration in mine and other relevant Departments. I expect to be in a position to submit detailed proposals in response to the NRA-PWC review to Government shortly.
