Air Quality

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Ceisteanna (193)

John Lahart

Ceist:

193. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the measures that Transport Infrastructure Ireland is proposing to implement following the results from the various sound pollution surveys that have been undertaken by local authorities in Dublin and specifically South Dublin County Council and particularly in relation to the M50 residential corridors and residential locations along the Naas Road specifically adjoining Kingswood Castle Estate where noise levels from the immediate road are greater than the very high category allowed for in the noise pollution surveys. [42615/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and 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 operation and maintenance 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 and the necessary statutory approvals.

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.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51