Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018
1306. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the major road projects planned to be completed before the end of 2021 under the current national development plan, NDP; the progress to date with the design, planning and construction of each project; the projected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16051/18]
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 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. Within the budget available to it, the allocation of funding to individual projects is a matter for TII.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's questions to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
As regards major regional road projects, implementation of these projects is the responsibility of the relevant road authority. The following table sets out the information available to my Department:
|
Total Estimated Cost of Project €m |
Name of Project |
Location (County) |
Status of Project |
Construction Timescale |
Completion Date |
|
18 |
Garavogue River and approach roads |
Sligo |
Land acquisition, advance works and preparation of contract documents. |
2.5 yrs |
2021 |
|
11 |
Tralee Northern Relief Road |
Kerry |
At Detailed Appraisal |
3 yrs |
2021 |
|
15 |
R498 Latteragh realignment |
Tipperary |
At planning stage |
3 yrs |
2021 |
|
16 |
Shannon Crossing |
Clare |
At land acquisition stage |
2.5 yrs |
2021 |
|
16 |
Sligo Western Distributor Road |
Sligo |
At land acquisition and advance works stage |
2 yrs |
2020 |
|
42 |
Portlaoise Southern Distributor road |
Laois |
At tender stage |
2yrs |
2020 |
|
67 |
R407 Sallins By Pass |
Kildare |
At Construction. |
3 yrs |
2020 |
|
18 |
Adamstown and Nangor Road Improvements |
Dublin |
At Construction |
2 yrs |
2019 |
