Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1056: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give renewed consideration to policy in relation to the construction of on line motorway service stations in view of the economic climate currently prevailing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1489/12]

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. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, including the provision of service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days