Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1034: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions, correspondence or meetings he had with the National Roads Authority regarding a road project (details supplied) since his appointment in March; if his attention has been drawn to any change in policy within the NRA in relation to this project; his plans for dealing with the NRA in relation to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1145/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. As part of this responsibility both I, and my Departmental officials, engage with the NRA on a regular basis on these issues.

However, within the funding and policy framework set by my Department, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects remains a matter for the NRA under the Roads Act. The planning, design and implementation of such projects is also a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under these Acts working in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

With the above position in mind I have forwarded the Deputy's Question to the Chief Executive of the NRA and asked him to respond within 10 days. If you do not hear from the NRA in that time please let my private office know.