Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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260. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for closing the M18 road on the morning of 24 January 2018; the parameters under which the road was to be closed; if this issue was identified as part of the planning and design process; the plans in place to reduce such closures into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6657/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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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 roads 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.