I propose to take Questions Nos. 556 and 557 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I allocate the national capital roads programme budget to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to manage and deliver (in accordance with the Roads Acts 1993-2015) the planning, design, and construction of all national roads, in conjunction with local authorities. In addition under Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993 to 2015, the improvement and maintenance of all public roads including public lighting is the statutory responsibility of the relevant Local Authority supplemented by funding from my Department.
Accordingly policy and decisions in relation to new installations and extensions to public lighting schemes beyond urban speed limits is a matter for local authorities in conjunction with TII in relation to national roads.
Regarding Public Lighting on National Roads, I have referred your question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.