Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the provision of low noise level surfaces will be completed on the M4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36100/20]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vehicles currently using the M4 for commuting purposes daily; the future plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36101/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 together.

As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the upgrading and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.This is also subject to the Public Spending Code Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to provide you with an update on the provision of low noise level surfaces on the M4.

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

In relation to the number of vehicles currently using the M4 for commuting purposes, TII provide a daily traffic flow update examining the traffic flows at a number of locations (including the M4). This report is available on their website: www.tii.ie.