James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Stanton for raising the important issue of the funding of the N25, to upgrade it between Carrigtwohill and Midleton. In particular, the Deputy raises the important concerns around safety, employment and housing. I will certainly bring the Deputy's concerns to the Minister's attention.

As I mentioned, the N25 Carrigtwohill to Midleton project remains on the list of projects included in the national development plan. Approximately, €616 million of Exchequer capital funds have been provided to TII for national roads in 2022. In line with the national development plan and Government policy, TII is allocating national road funding to local authorities for 2022 in a manner that seeks to achieve the following key outcomes: protection and renewal of the existing national road network; progression of major projects in or near construction; progression of major projects that are pre-construction but well advanced in the development pipeline; and prioritisation of any remaining funds for projects that provide for local bypasses and compact growth in Ireland's towns and villages.

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