Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 676: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the specific projects that he plans for County Donegal arising from the Capital Investment Framework 2012-16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35835/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As indicated in the Capital Investment Framework 2012-2016 investment in transport infrastructure is being scaled back significantly over the next five years. In the roads sector the bulk of available funds will be focused on maintaining the existing road network. Within the capital allocations now set, the implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

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. Regarding the funding of individual regional and local road projects in 2012 the Grant Allocations for that year will be announced early in 2012.