Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
1285. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the number of times the Limerick tunnel was closed in 2016 and 2017 and to date in 2018, due to over height vehicles especially on the northbound approach to the tunnel; the actions he will take to minimise tunnel closures due to this ongoing problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15646/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra1286. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the number of times the Limerick tunnel was closed in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, due to over height vehicles; if there is an additional cost to the State due to the lower than expected number of vehicles using the tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15647/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1285 and 1286 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
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.
