Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2023
56. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the situation with respect to plans to provide a bypass for Castlemartyr and possibly Killeagh in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10410/23]
View answer72. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the reason the N25 upgrade between Midleton and Carrigtwohill, County Cork, was not included in this year’s grant allocation for national roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10409/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 56 and 72 together.
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. In this context, TII is best placed to advise on the current status and funding of these proposed projects.
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.
