Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2023
181. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of properties whose land is part of the proposed N11-M11 improvement scheme; whether they are in a position to apply for planning permission while the current scheme is active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31973/23]
View answer182. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a progress update on the N11-M11 scheme; the funding that has been provided to date for the various phases of the scheme; the timeline for each of these phases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31975/23]
View answer183. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for the suspension of funding for the N11-M11 improvement scheme; whether he plans on reinstating funding in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31976/23]
View answer184. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been allocated to date for the N11-M11 improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/23]
View answer186. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the reason funding has yet to be provided for sub-scheme B of the N11-M11 improvement scheme; when SS-A and SS-C were allocated funding in 2023; the impact this delay in funding will have on the provision of the overall scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31979/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 181, 182, 183, 184 and 186 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 this project.
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.
