Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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1154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date progress on the development and upgrading of the Milltown-Killorglin road at Kilderry, County Kerry; the commencement date for the new road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21975/15]

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. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects (such as the N70), 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.