Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 293: To ask the Minister for Transport when the stretch of road between Ballindine and Miltown on the N17 will be improved in view of the fact that this was the scene of a tragic accident in November 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6308/10]

Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures taken to prevent such tragedies as the 17 November 2009 incident, in which four young persons lost their lives on the N17 between Mayo and Galway, from happening in the future; if he will sign an on-line petition in support of the families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6956/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 and 310 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including the N17 between Ballindine and Miltown, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.