James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 600: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that funds are allocated for 2012 to progress the development of the N4 project motorway to Longford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33362/11]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 601: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the preparation of plans for the N4 motorway to date; the details of the estimated costs of this route to completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33363/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 600 and 601 together.

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 is 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.

The capital investment review has examined capital expenditure proposals in order to establish a set of priority projects and programmes, taking into account the very serious financial constraints. The outcome of this review will be published later this week.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 602: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the future plans for a road (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33365/11]

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 is 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.

The capital investment review has examined capital expenditure proposals in order to establish a set of priority projects and programmes, taking into account the very serious financial constraints. The outcome of this review will be published later this week.