Written answers
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
National Roads Authority Projects
Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department plans to progress the N52 Tullamore to Kilbeggan link road; if his Department has allocated any additional funding to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32242/16]
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 (such as the N52) 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.
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