Written answers
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Projects
Colm Keaveney (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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589. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the boost that it could have provided to the region, and in view of the serious levels of deprivation that exist in Gort and Tuam in County Galway, his views that it is regrettable that so few local persons have been employed on the construction of the M17 and M18 Gort to Tuam motorway; the action he will take to rectify this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17253/15]
Paschal 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 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 do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
Colm Keaveney (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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590. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the already high levels of economic deprivation that exist in Gort, County Galway and the fears of the local business community, which has worked hard to provide employment, that the single junction planned for the town will make it less attractive for passing trade along the motorway, if consideration will be given to an alteration for the plan to provide for a second junction for Gort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17254/15]
Paschal 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 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 do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
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