Road Projects

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (240)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

240. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the proposed significant road improvements for the N24 from Cahir to near Pallasgreen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1365/23]

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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. 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 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.

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.

I refer to your recent parliamentary question, Ref. No. 1365/23, to Mr Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Transport. The position in relation to your enquiry is as follows.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) can confirm that the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction is currently at Phase 3 Design and Environmental Evaluation. The purpose of this phase is to develop the design of the Preferred Transport Solution identified in Phase 2 and undertake an environmental evaluation of the design to a sufficient level of detail to establish land take requirements and to progress the project through the statutory process.

The funding allocation to progress the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction scheme in 2023 will be confirmed in the coming weeks and will available on TII’s website (www.tii.ie).

I trust that this information is of assistance to you.