Written answers

Thursday, 2 April 2009

Department of Transport

National Development Plan

5:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 118: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects to meet budgetary requirements arising from road development proposals contained in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13975/09]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Notwithstanding the current difficult economic climate, this Government is committed to continuing investment in the national road infrastructure. The priority up to end 2010 will be the completion of the five major interurban routes (MIUs). Significant progress continues to be made in their delivery. The M1 from Dublin to the Border was completed in 2007, while work on the other routes is underway and on schedule for completion in 2010. In addition to the MIUs, work is underway on the upgrade of the M50 which is also due for completion in 2010.

The NRA's current construction programme is proceeding on time and within budget. I expect this to continue to be the case right up to the completion of the MIUs. As all of this work is contractually committed, the current economic situation will not impact upon delivery targets. The priority for the roads investment programme after the completion of the major interurban network will be the Atlantic Road Corridor as well as the improvement of other key national primary routes and the targeted improvement of certain national secondary routes. Decisions to proceed with projects will be taken from time to time in the light of the available public finance.

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