Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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983. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the National Roads Authority to provide funding to upgrade the public lighting and install a pedestrian crossing on Main Street, Rathmore Town, County Kerry to alleviate the current hazards for vehicles and pedestrians on this N72 road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49571/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As I explained to the Deputy in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 612 of 21 October 2014, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 N72 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.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question regarding the N72 to the NRA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.