Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of motorway service stations on motorways across the country; if the ownership of each station can be set out, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49671/25]

Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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152. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set out the process whereby motorway station services are granted permission for planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49672/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 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, construction and operation 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 Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you in relation to motorway service stations on motorways across the country.

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.