P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 174: To ask the Minister for Transport the improvements implemented by the National Roads Authority following the Comptroller and Auditor General's value for money report of 1999 on the national roads network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43173/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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In the period since the Comptroller and Auditor General's report referred to by the Deputy the National Roads Authority has implemented a wide range of measures to improve cost estimation and control, and value for money generally. In addition the Department of Finance and my Department have introduced more detailed investment appraisal and other guidelines regarding the evaluation and procurement of major public infrastructure projects, including road projects. The National Roads Authority is compliant with this guidance material and regular compliance audits are carried out within the framework of Transport 21. The Deputy will be aware of the trend in recent years for roads projects to come in on time or early and within budget.