Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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434. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the decision to opt for the green option on the route selection for the Foynes to Adare road project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52828/17]

Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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435. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the methodology and assessments carried out when choosing the green option for the route selection for the Foynes to Adare road project; if copies of these assessments are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52829/17]

Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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436. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of community consultation that was involved when choosing the green option for the route selection for the Foynes to Adare road project in view of the fact that many farms will be split should this green option go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52830/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 434 to 436, inclusive, 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. 

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.