To ask the Minister for Transport the impact of the 2003 estimates on the NDP.

Gerard Murphy. (Nominated by: Denis Naughten).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 26th November, 2002.
Ref No: 23496/02 Lottery: 35

To ask the Minister for Transport the projects which will be delivered on time and within budget in the NDP.

Dinny McGinley. (Nominated by: Denis Naughten).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 26th November, 2002.
Ref No: 23539/02 Lottery: 56 Proof: 108

To ask the Minister for Transport the strategy for the implementation of the NDP.

Michael Noonan. (Nominated by: Denis Naughten).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 26th November, 2002.
Ref No: 23535/02 Lottery: 78 Proof: 129

To ask the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the NDP.

Michael Noonan. (Nominated by: Denis Naughten).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 26th November, 2002.
Ref No: 23536/02 Lottery: 84 Proof: 135

To ask the Minister for Transport the projects under the National Development Plan which will not be completed by the end of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Tom Hayes. (Nominated by: Denis Naughten).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 26th November, 2002.
Ref No: 23504/02 Lottery: 92

To ask the Minister for Transport the projects in the NDP which will be implemented on the targeted timescale.

Bernard Allen. (Nominated by: Denis Naughten).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 26th November, 2002.
Ref No: 23537/02 Lottery: 94 Proof: 145

To ask the Minister for Transport the number of projects which will be implemented within the NDP budget specified at the time of publication; and if he will give details in this regard.

Bernard Allen. (Nominated by: Denis Naughten).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 26th November, 2002.
Ref No: 23538/02 Lottery: 97 Proof: 148

Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Seamus Brennan)

Reply

As the Deputy is aware from my reply to Question No. 82 on 16th October last it is expected that all the projects in the rail, road and aviation sectors which are being funded under the National Development Plan will be completed.

Some projects may run beyond the time limit of the Plan but it is not possible to identify them at this stage as completion of the NDP Programme will be dependent on funding levels and the prevailing budgetary and economic situation over the coming years. A review of the NDP will be undertaken next year.

The 2003 Estimates for my Department show the significant investment that is being made in the provision of transport infrastructure and clearly demonstrates the Governments strong ongoing commitment to the NDP Programme and to maintaining a high level of investment in infrastructural projects. I would also like to refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No.383 on the 19th of this month where I dealt in detail with the original and revised costs of the NDP programme.