Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
179. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on discussions which have taken place between his Department and Louth County Council in respect of progressing the northern cross route project under the urban regeneration development fund since its most recent unsuccessful appeal due to its significant transport infrastructure related elements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42320/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraLouth County Council is the statutory planning and road authority in its functional area. It is, therefore, a matter for Louth County Council to consider options regarding the development of the proposed Drogheda Northern Cross Route (PANCR) scheme.
It should be noted that there is a limited budget available for projects under the Regional and Local Road Strategic Grant Programme and that the implementation of a number of the larger NDP schemes which are now at construction stage will absorb much of the funding available in the period to 2025. It should also be noted that, under the Public Spending Code, a Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) is required for all projects which are estimated to cost in excess of €10 million. To date no SAR report has been received by my Department from Louth County Council for this proposed project.
