Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:876. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a relief road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26592/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 27 September 2016
Ceisteanna (876)
Freagraí scríofa
I understand that the roads the Deputy is referring to are the N22 (Killarney-Cork) and the N71 (Muckross Road, Killarney).
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 (including the N22 and N71) 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.
Noting the above position, 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 working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.