Written answers

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Road Signage

10:00 pm

Photo of Michelle MulherinMichelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 1441: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the direction signs on the N17 at Claremorris, County Mayo, have had all references to the town of Ballina removed; the person who caused it to be so removed despite Ballina being a hub town, a major population centre at the end of the national primary, N26, a popular tourist destination and location of several large multinational corporations; if he will take the necessary steps to have Ballina placed back on the signs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19481/12]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo 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, including the provision of relevant signage, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 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.

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