Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 July 2015
329. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current position of a road project (details supplied) in County Donegal; if he will ensure that funding is allocated to this project in order to improve the infrastructure in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29388/15]
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 projects. such as the N15 Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bypass 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.
