Road Safety Strategy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 March 2014

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Ceisteanna (290)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

290. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to his announcement in January 2012 that he was making €100 million available after a detailed plan was carried out for much-needed road improvements at 60 locations deemed to be high accident black spots, the number of these locations that were identified in County Kerry; the number that have been repaired and the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12587/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The 2012 announcement referred to a 24 month programme of low-cost road safety projects, which are being undertaken by the NRA. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national roads (in Kerry, as in other counties) are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question in relation to national roads to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.