Written answers

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Road Projects Expenditure

Photo of Timmy DooleyTimmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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283. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of completing the M7 Naas to Newbridge bypass upgrade scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36276/14]

Photo of Paschal DonohoePaschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, 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 (such as the Naas to Newbridge Bypass Upgrade Scheme) is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its 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.  

Within its 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. 

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