P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 151: To ask the Minister for Transport his views regarding the provision of service areas (details supplied) as part of the motorway network here and alongside roads in areas of tourist interest and his plans to introduce and provide funding for such tourist amenities on a pilot basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34915/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, including service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

In addition, Section 54 of the Roads Act 1993 specifically provides for the NRA or a local authority to provide or operate service areas.