Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
397. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport whether he plans to allocate additional finance to the N2 Ardee to South of Castleblayney bypass road scheme in 2023 in order to allow the scheme to progress to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38870/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra398. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made to date in 2023 in respect of the N2 Clontibret to the Border road scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38871/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra399. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) application in respect of the N2 Clontibret to the Border road scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38872/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 397 to 399, inclusive, 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.
However I can confirm that the N2 Ardee to South of Castleblayney bypass road scheme received an allocation of €600k in 2023. With regards to Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding, there was confirmation in June 2023 that Monaghan County Council will receive €2.3 million for studies to support the upgrade of the N2 National Primary Road in County Monaghan between Clontibret and the Border.
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.
