Road Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2022

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Questions (64)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

64. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the possible early opening of part of the new N22 around Macroom town on the Cork-Kerry road; the date when the road will be open to traffic; if additional costs have been incurred or will be incurred to open the road early and, if so, the monetary amount involved; if there are any implications regarding future liability in the event of defects or snags associated with an earlier opening date; if he will provide an update detailing the works that are currently completed on this section of new road; if he will provide an update on the remaining section between Macroom and Baile Bhuirne, with an anticipated completion timeline for this section also; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55816/22]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As 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 planning, design and construction 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.

I can confirm that Cork County Council and the contractor for the N22 scheme have agreed that the Macroom Bypass section will open to traffic on December 9th.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a more detailed update on the project as a whole. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51