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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (11 Jul 2019)

Michael Moynihan: ...recognise what the Minister said at the outset, he does have influence. This is a very serious junction in my constituency which has serious implications. He has noted the above average incidents and the need for safety measures, including a roundabout. I am asking that the Minister go back to TII to request that it work very closely with Cork County Council to give the project the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (11 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I fully accept what the Deputy says about the dangers of this road, which the Department and the TII accepts. This is apparent from its upgrading to the minor works programme and it is passing through some of the necessary hoops. I cannot interfere in the planning process in any way, nor would the Deputy expect me to, and I will not do so. I accept, however, the seriousness of the details...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (11 Jul 2019)

Michael Moynihan: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter. I am looking for an update on the proposed works at Ballymaquirk junction, which is on the N72 Mallow-Killarney road and intersects with the Kanturk-Banteer road. It is a very dangerous junction. It is one of the most important junctions in my constituency, in the heart of the Duhallow region. Most people and families from that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (11 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. First, I must explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding of the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, however, the planning, design and operation of individual local and regional roads is a matter for the relevant road authority, or for TII in...