Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
206. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered any ringfencing of funding to upgrade the N25 (details supplied); if he will outline the upgrades that have been identified as feasible along this route; the activity that is taking place within his Department to progress this route for upgrade and improved safety works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48492/22]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation, management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals.
A number of projects on the N25 are part of the NDP, including the Waterford to Glenmore and Carrigtwohill to Midleton projects. TII is best placed to advise you in relation to these projects and to any other works on the N25. Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
