Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 354: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the progress towards the commencement of essential bypass works of the towns of Virginia and Belturbet in County Cavan, both served by the N3; when he expects the final route selection to be reached and works undertaken thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8329/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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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 construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including those mentioned by the Deputy, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.