Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the status of the N2 will be reviewed with a view to upgrading to motorway status in view of the number of recent accidents on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37760/18]

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 roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) 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 do not receive a reply within 10 working days.