Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2014
611. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding to upgrade the N55 national secondary road from Ballymahon to Granard, County Longford as large stretches of the roadway are dangerous and inadequate for the large volumes of traffic using it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38300/14]
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 (such as the N55) 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 projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
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.
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.
