Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2017
246. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has sought the inclusion of the N56 Letterkenny relief road in the amended capital plan 2016 to 2021; and if he will allocate funding to this project in County Donegal. [41110/17]
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 (including the N56) 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. I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if she does not receive a reply within 10 working days.
