Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017
666. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a project (details supplied) will be progressed to the next stage; if funding has been provided by his Department to Transport Infrastructure Ireland in 2017 to carry out preparatory work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16752/17]
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 road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland 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 ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
