Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2011
532 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Slane bypass; when the completion date is envisaged; if there has been a reduction in the costing of the project; the amount that has been spent on the project to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24759/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual roads projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
533 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the progress made in relation to the provision of a Galway city outer bypass; if he intends to provide for this bypass in the revised national development plan; if a decision has been made on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24786/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects, including the N6 Galway City Outer Bypass, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
As the Deputy is aware, a comprehensive review of capital spending is now underway, the results of which will form the basis of the new National Development Plan. This process is expected to be completed over the coming weeks.
