Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1054. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects that TII have shovel ready; the budget needed for each; and the timeframe for completion of same. [34115/17]

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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1055. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the budget that TII has to do preparatory work; and the schemes that are going through initial stages. [34116/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1054 and 1055 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. 

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