Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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298. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the standards of services for lorry drivers that are required at service stations on motorways and national roads around Ireland; if he agrees that lorry drivers play a key role in our economy and deserve to have acceptable services at various locations on key transport routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13940/23]

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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299. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the standards of services for lorry drivers that are required at service stations on motorways and national roads around Ireland; if he agrees that lorry drivers play a key role in our economy and deserve to have acceptable services at various locations on key transport routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13941/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 298 and 299 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 operation and management 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.