Matt Carthy
Ceist:77. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with the members of Monaghan County Council to discuss the need for additional funding in 2023 for the N2 road schemes. [30079/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 22 June 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
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 proposed projects on the N2.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply as to the current status of these schemes. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
In relation to a meeting with Monaghan County Council, I do not currently have any meetings planned with the Council, however, any diary requests can be sent to ministerdiary@transport.gov.ie and will be dealt with in line with all other meeting requests.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51