Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On page 44 of the programme for Government, it is stated that in the first three months, the Government will apply to the EU for the provision of TEN-T core network funding. While TEN-T is predominantly for rail, it is my belief that Ireland is an exception due to the short distances and I think such an exception has been availed of in Northern Ireland. The Limerick-Foynes route is now moving towards final route selection and is in the planning phase. More importantly, the Adare bypass is in the capital investment plan and Foynes is a tier 1 port in Europe.

Has an application been made for TEN-T funding for this motorway? If so, where is it in the process? I believe up to 20% of the capital cost can be availed of.

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