Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 224: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the number of serious road traffic accidents that have occurred on the new M9, between Carlow and Kilkenny, since its opening in December 2009; his views on the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11436/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility only for the overall policy and funding in relation to the national Roads Programme element of Transport 21. Under Section 17 of the Roads Act 1993, it is the general duty of the National Roads Authority to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of roads. For that purpose, it has responsibility for the planning and supervision of works for the construction and maintenance of national roads.