Road Projects Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2017

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

Ceisteanna (220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225)

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

220. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected cost, the number of years it would take to deliver and the amount allocated for upgrading the N4. [53339/17]

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

221. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected cost, the number of years it would take to deliver and the amount allocated for upgrading the construction of a dual carriageway upgrade of the N14, A5, N2 and the Letterkenny and Derry to Dublin roads. [53340/17]

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

222. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected cost, the number of years it would take to deliver and the amount allocated for the Limerick to Rosslare road. [53341/17]

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

223. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected cost, the number of years it would take to deliver and the amount allocated for the Cork to Limerick motorway. [53342/17]

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

224. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected cost, the number of years it would take to deliver and the amount allocated for the New Ross bypass. [53343/17]

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

225. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected cost, the number of years it would take to deliver and the amount allocated for the A5 upgrade. [53344/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 to 225, inclusive, together.

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 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 in relation to the national roads in the South to TII for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

As regards the A5, the planning and implementation of the upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that the 1st phase of  the project from Newbuildings to north of Strabane could commence once Northern Ireland authorities are in a position to start work on the project. Following consideration of the Northern Ireland Planning Appeals Commission report on the scheme, the Department for Infrastructure announced its decision to proceed with the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme last month.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.