Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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607. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the upgrade for the N4 from Mullingar to Rooskey. [14255/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to PQ No. 869 of 31 May 2016 concerning the N4, 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 N4) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 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 TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.