Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 250: To ask the Minister for Transport the cost of advertising associated with his proposed order for the declaration of motorways with the closing date for submission on 28 March 2008; the roads involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22019/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The National Roads Authority applied to me under Section 8 of the Roads Act 2007 to re-designate elements of the N6, N7, N8 and N9 from dual carriageway to motorway status.

The specific sections of each route were:

The total printing and advertising expenses incurred by my Department for advertising in relation to the NRA application in question is €37,704.69.

As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. Sections 17 and 19 of the Roads Act, 1993 places specific responsibility for the provision of roads signage on the National Roads Authority.