Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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523. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49555/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I refer to your Parliamentary Question (PQ), on behalf of local community members, regarding the Ardee N52 re-alignment (By-pass), and the cul-de-sac issue as outlined in your PQ and local resident correspondence.

While I have noted and recognised the concerns of the Community with regard to this road development, I wish to advise that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned, in relation to national roads.

However, I understand from TII that the issues raised by the local residents are under active consideration.

Noting the above position, I have referred the question, and the local resident's correspondence, to TII for a more detailed and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.