Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent)
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973. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any land or houses were purchased during the route selection for the original proposed Galway City Outer Bypass, which was rejected by the European Court of Justice in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11543/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to PQ 9055/15 of 3 March 2015, 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 N6 Galway City Outer Bypass 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, 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.