Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
819. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the planned upgrade of the Dunkettle interchange; if funding is in place for the project to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23873/16]
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 (including the N8/N25 Dunkettle Interchange ) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 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 TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
The transport element of the Capital Plan published in September 2015 provided for some targeted investment in a number of new projects in the Munster region including the N8/N25 Dunkettle Interchange. In addition, a number of other schemes targeted at removing bottlenecks and upgrading port access, will commence subject to development consent.
Noting the above I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 days.
