Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 725: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding a submission (details supplied); if the National Roads Authority had a public consultation in regard to this issue; if same was advertised; the means that were available to local residents to address their concerns regarding this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22058/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.