Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 646: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to safeguard the N71 Bandon to Inishannon road, County Cork, against structural deterioration during the winter months in view of damage it has endured in recent winters; the current funding provisions in respect of the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31409/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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.