Joe Flaherty
Question:
259. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the route selection process for the N4 upgrade from Mullingar, County Westmeath, to Rooskey, County Roscommon (details supplied). [1678/23]
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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.
Noting the above position, I have referred this to TII for a direct update as to this scheme. 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. 1678/23, to Mr Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for Transport. The position in relation to your enquiry is as follows.
The National Development Plan (NDP) and its review, has been developed by Government to underpin the implementation of the National Planning Framework, provides the strategic framework for TII’s national roads programme for the period from 2021 to 2030. The proposed N4 Mullingar to Longford (Rooskey) project is included amongst a number of national road schemes that have been identified for consideration during the period of the plan.
The N4 Mullingar to Longford project is currently at Phase 2 (Options Selection) of the TII Project Management Guidelines.
It is expected that an emerging preferred route corridor will be published in Q1 2023 and that the options selection process will be completed in Q2 2023. Subject to funding availability, progression to the proceeding Design and Environmental Evaluation Phase will then be considered.
I hope that this information is of assistance to you.
