Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2017

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Ceisteanna (560)

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Ceist:

560. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm the allocation of €10,595,000 made to Donegal County Council in January 2017 by Transport Infrastructure Ireland and his Department; if he will further confirm an additional allocation of €17 million made by his Department as reported in the local press on 20 March 2017 (details supplied) for Donegal County Council including a further grant of €12 million for the N56 at Glenties; when works on the N56 phase 3 will commence in view of the additional budget announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15300/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its annual budget, decisions in relation to allocations to individual local authorities is a matter for TII.

Noting the above position, I have referred your 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.