Written answers
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Network
Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the steps taken to monitor and minimise contamination from water runoff on our national road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44563/23]
Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the steps taken to monitor and manage contamination from water runoff on our national road network; the steps taken by TII in the management of attenuation ponds to treat such contaminated water before its discharge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44562/23]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 75 and 90 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 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.
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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