Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein)
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329. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road to be operational following his allocation of funding as part of his announcement on 24 January 2017. [10780/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads within its area  is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993.  Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.

As previously explained to the Deputy, before the main contract for the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road Scheme can commence, important advance works must be undertaken. These advance works include special ground works treatment along a section of the proposed road. An allocation of €2.5 million has been provided to Limerick City & County Council to progress the advance works contract. The timeframe for progressing the scheme is now a matter for Limerick City and County Council.

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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330. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the scope of works planned for the N63 at Ballyglunnin cross; and his plans to install lighting at this junction. [10784/17]

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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) 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 don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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331. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for upgrade works and to enlarge the roundabout at the Athenry junction on the N63 link road to the motorway (details supplied). [10785/17]

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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) 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 don't receive a reply within 10 working days.