Micheál Martin
Ceist:504. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected date for delivering the new M20 Cork to Limerick road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2963/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 January 2018
Ceisteanna (504)
Freagraí scríofa
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 (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.
The current position regarding the Cork to Limerick road link is that the extra funding provided as a result of the Capital Plan Review in the period to 2021, means that TII is continuing to progress project appraisal and planning work on the link.
Decisions in relation to the construction phase of the project will be taken in light of funding provision in the proposed 10 year capital investment plan.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if the Deputy does not receive a reply within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.