Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 December 2017
219. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the funding for traffic calming at Kilcornan in County Limerick on the N69 will be approved; when the requested traffic calming scheme will be designed and put in place at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52095/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 10 working days.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
