Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2020
44. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the roads that will not be progressed in view of the programme for Government plan to divert spending away from roads to public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25925/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme.
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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. TII ultimately delivers the National Roads Programme in line with Project Ireland 2040, the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the NDP.
The Programme for Government includes a commitment to bring forward the planned review of the NDP and use the review to set out an updated NDP for the period to 2031. Work is underway within my Department to contribute to this planned review.
The Programme for Government states that the process of review of the NDP and updating of the NPF will not frustrate or delay existing projects.
