Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the data available to TII regarding fatal and non-fatal accidents on a stretch of the N22 (details supplied) over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56381/23]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the weekday average traffic count threshold used by TII for the identification of roadways for improvement from single lane to dual carriageway/motorway standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56382/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 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.

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.