Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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239. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the checks and balances that are in place to ensure the financial health of a company before Government road contracts are awarded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII; and if all such checks were undertaken in the awarding of a contract (details supplied) in July 2021. [16115/22]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, has to ensure the progress of the N5 Ballaghdereen-Scramogue road, in view of the recent developments relating to the main contractor. [16116/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together.

As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and 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 planning, design and construction 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 and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project.

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.