Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the National Roads Authority, in the interest of safety, when the money that is allocated and earmarked for the N71 Kenmare/Bonane road is being spent this year that the road is adequately widened available to ensure that cars can pass each other safely and without accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7255/13]

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.

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.