Christopher O'Sullivan
Question:83. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the progress of the Bandon southern relief road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32405/21]
View answerThursday, 17 June 2021
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As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing 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, design and construction 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 Public Spending Code Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals.
The N71 Bandon Bypass extension is at early Planning & Design stage and is expected to progress to Route Selection phase in 2021.
Given TII's role in managing the overall progression of this project, I have referred the question to TII for a more detailed and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51