Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide information on funding for the N72 road from Killorglin to Killarney (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32158/16]

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 is a matter for 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.