John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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871. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a commencement date for works to begin on the N81 road between Tallaght and Hollywood Cross, in view of the fact that public consultation on the proposed works took place in 2008 and given the danger posed by the road in its current state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26532/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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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 (including the N81 scheme) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland 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 don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.