Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
213. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position of a road project (details supplied); when a decision will be made in relation to the tenders that were submitted, considering that this project was approved previously and had to go out for tender again; when a decision will be made regarding the allocation of funding for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36066/23]
View answerAs 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 latest status of this project.
At a Departmental level, my officials are engaged with TII in relation to the required Public Spending Code approvals for national road projects and this includes the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge project. The 2024 allocations for national roads projects in the NDP will be announced later this year..
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.
