Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when noise reduction improvements will be completed on the M4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2179/21]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects traffic capacity improvements to take place on the M4 with particular reference to those areas currently regularly affected by congestion at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2180/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 and 45 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 operation, maintenance and upgrading 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 advise you in relation to your query in relation to 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.