Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005
328 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a decision that has been made to divert all Dublin Port bound and originating traffic via the new port tunnel; if so, if this arrangement will be operational from the date of the tunnel completion in 2006 or postponed until the upgrade of the M1-M50 junction in 2012. [18471/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the local authorities concerned. The traffic management and control arrangements that will apply following the opening of the port tunnel, including requirements for Dublin Port related HGV traffic to use the tunnel from its opening in 2006, are a matter for Dublin City Council.
