Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
340. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the reason that persons (details supplied) are not being offered compensation when they are set to lose their existing access right of way on a private road as it is taken for the new N5 Scramogue to Ballaghaderreen bypass; the reason they have not been offered a CPO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51068/21]
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. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
