Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
171. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Road scheme in 2023; the progress that is expected in 2024; the timeframe in which he envisaged this project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56303/23]
View answer172. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on the N2 Clontibret to the Border Road scheme in 2023; the progress that is expected in 2024; the timeframe in which he envisaged this project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56304/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together.
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. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of these projects.
I can confirm that €600,000 was allocated for the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney scheme in 2023 in order to meet project commitments. The N2 Clontibret to the Border scheme was selected to receive EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding, and matching funding will be provided through TII. As with all national roads projects in the NDP, the delivery programme for these projects will be kept under review for 2024 and considered in terms of the overall funding envelope available to TII.
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.
