Written answers
Thursday, 27 January 2022
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Projects
Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on plans for the western orbital route that would link the N81 to the N4 via the N7; and if funding has been allocated. [4101/22]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the new National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals.
In this context, TII is best placed to advise on the current plans in relation to an N81/N4/N7 link.
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.
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