Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 718: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the cost of each compulsory purchase order filed for the provision of service areas on motorways since 2009, and any other money spent in the provision and development of these areas. [29346/12]

Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 719: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any compensation has been granted to businesses operating in motorway service areas due to decreased traffic levels in recent years; and if so, if he will provide a breakdown of these compensation payments. [29347/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 718 and 719 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the roads programme. The implementation of individual national road projects, including service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. More specifically, Section 54 of the Roads Act 1993 provides for the NRA to provide for service areas on the national road network. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.