Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
990 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he has received representations from persons (details supplied) in relation to the request to have a route declassified from national route status; if this route will be declassified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21772/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe representations referred to by the Deputy regarding the reclassification of the R109 have been received in my Department.
A comprehensive review of the road classification system was concluded in 1994, as set out in Statutory Instrument 209 of 1994: Roads Act, 1993 (Declaration of National Roads) Order1994 and SI 400 of 1994: Roads Act, 1993 (Declaration of Regional Roads) Order 1994. This review was carried out in consultation with local authorities and took account of representations received from a wide range of local interests.
An update of these statutory instruments is currently under way which is designed to take account of road improvements and route changes since 1994. I am arranging to have the issues raised in the representations referred to by the Deputy considered in the context of the update.
