Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017
474. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to include the Ballybofey-Stranorlar bypass on the N15 in the new ten year capital plan; the timeframe for delivery of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40598/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra475. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to include the upgrading of the N14 Lifford to Letterkenny road as part of the new ten-year capital plan; the timeframe for its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40599/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 474 and 475 together.
As 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 (including the N14 and N15) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) 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.
