As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and 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.
In January this year, I received an invitation from Monaghan County Council for a meeting regarding the N2 Clontibret to the Border and the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney projects, but due to diary constraints I was unable to schedule a meeting.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply to provide an update on the projects mentioned above. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.