Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 January 2012
1036 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority or the local council is responsible for maintaining the road surface on the N11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1214/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
1037 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed plans for the M20/N21 Cork to Limerick road incorporating the Adare bypass; if the projects have been fully withdrawn from planning; if the county councils have been communicated with regarding the release of constrained lands for planning permission applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1232/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
