Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
213. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the N6 Galway City Ring Road project; if he is firmly committed to funding the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39934/22]
View answer214. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the costs that have been incurred to date on the development of the Galway City Ring Road project by year; the details of the costs incurred; the further costs that are expected to be incurred before construction begins; the expected cost of construction; and the estimated total overall cost of the project. [39935/22]
View answer215. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the projected timeline for the development of the Galway City Ring Road; the length of the delay that is expected to result from the judicial reviews currently before the High Court; the work that can be undertaken pending the outcome of the High Court proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39936/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 213 to , inclusive, 215 together.
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. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals.
Planning permission was granted by An Bord Pleanála on 6 December 2021, subject to conditions. Three Judicial Reviews have since been lodged. The progression of this project is dependent on the outcome of these reviews. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of the N6 Galway City Ring Road project.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
