Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason it became the policy of the Government or Transport Infrastructure Ireland to remove roundabouts throughout the country when they have worked perfectly. [13775/25]

Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it became Government or Transport Infrastructure Ireland policy to remove roundabouts throughout the country; the reason for same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13880/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 259 together.

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 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. TII ultimately delivers the National Roads Programme in line with Project Ireland 2040, the National Planning Framework and the NDP.

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.