Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 March 2013
21. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the planned N25 New Ross bypass represents value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15271/13]
View answerThis question relates to the proposed N25 New Ross Bypass project which is included in the Government's Financial Stimulus package. I understand that the cost benefit analysis to date on this scheme indicates a minimum benefit exceed costs by a ratio of over 3 to 1. This scheme will provide significant economic benefits in terms of journey time savings, emissions savings and road safety improvements. The Deputy will be aware that that there are significant delays to traffic crossing the River Barrow at New Ross on a daily basis and in alleviating this bottleneck the project will support industrial and commercial development in the Southeast region - an area that has been badly hit by unemployment.
