Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2016
38. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the inclusion of the M20 motorway between Limerick and Cork to be included in the Government's forthcoming capital plan review; and his views on whether this road project is a national priority. [32673/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects 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 Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform indicated in his budget speech that, in light of economic growth, he is bringing forward the Capital Plan review. While there is a strong case for additional funding for the transport sector, my Department's submission to the review will depend on the parameters set by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and accordingly I cannot say at this stage what priority can be given to a particular project.
