Road Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (196, 200)

Michael Lowry

Question:

196. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if the design and project management team for the N24 improvement scheme between Cahir and Pallasgreen has made public the option selection report that formed the foundation and justification for the preferred route selection the N24 improvement scheme; if this option selection report is available to the general public; the location in which a copy can be obtained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63924/22]

Michael Lowry

Question:

200. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland completed a peer review of the preferred routes selection for the N24 road development scheme between Cahir and Pallasgreen; if this peer review report is available to the general public; the location of where a copy can be obtained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63943/22]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 200 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. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this 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.

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