Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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316. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland has assessed the volume of traffic using the M11 from Coynes Cross to the M50 connection each day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34215/16]

Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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317. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the additional lane from Coynes Cross, Wicklow on the M11 to the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34216/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 316 and 317 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

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