Thomas Gould
Ceist:193. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of construction of the northern ring road. [23340/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 15 September 2020
Ceisteanna (193)
Freagraí scríofa
As Minister for Climate, Energy, Communications and Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the requirements of the Public Spending Code Guidelines and necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise on the current status and funding of this proposed project, pending also the Government's proposed review of the NDP.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply. I ask him to advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51