Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have a very straightforward question for the Minister or for the Government. Why is the north side of Cork city being neglected when it comes to funding for road infrastructure and projects? Last year, under sustainable transport funding, 31 projects were announced for the south side of the city at a cost of almost €16 million but only 12 projects were announced for the north side at a cost of less than €6 million. Then, three weeks ago, the Minister announced the active travel fund, under which 29 projects, amounting to €18.6 million, are on the south side of the city and 13, amounting to less than €5 million, are on the north side. There is less money this year than there was last year. I have no problem with the projects announced for the south side going ahead. They deserve to go ahead. However, why is the north side being so neglected when it comes to funding? There is nothing for the northern ring road. Will the Minister explain this and ensure it does not happen again?

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