James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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429. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans his Department has regarding the installation of noise suppression barriers from Johnstown village, County Kildare, to Big Ball Roundabout in Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32606/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (including the installation of noise barriers) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to TII for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.