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Road Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2015

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Ceisteanna (589)

Colm Keaveney

Ceist:

589. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the boost that it could have provided to the region, and in view of the serious levels of deprivation that exist in Gort and Tuam in County Galway, his views that it is regrettable that so few local persons have been employed on the construction of the M17 and M18 Gort to Tuam motorway; the action he will take to rectify this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17253/15]

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As 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.

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

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