Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
841. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a comparative analysis of congestion on main commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12183/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra842. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of congestion on the N11-M11 for the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12184/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra843. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the provision of funding for works to address congestion on the N11-M11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12185/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 841 to 843, inclusive, 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 operation of individual roads (including monitoring of the national road network) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s questions to TII for direct reply in relation to the allocation of funding for works on the N11/M11 and regarding traffic data on commuter routes. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
The National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services for Dublin over the next two decades. Addressing urban congestion on both the strategic road network and locally in certain locations is an important theme in the Strategy. The measures proposed are linked to an analysis of current and projected levels of travel demand across the region.
In light of this I have also forwarded the Deputy's request for information on congestion to the NTA for direct reply.
