Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his passionate contribution. I will bring it to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Ryan, and the Deputy's Kerry Oireachtas colleagues, who he mentioned. As I said, there is sufficient funding in place to ensure the route options phase will be concluded in 2024 with a preferred route selected. I note the Deputy's comments around road safety and he makes a valid point. It is important to say that in the period between 2020 and 2023 approximately €118 million in Exchequer capital funding was allocated to the national road network in County Kerry. This has resulted in many improvements to the network, as demonstrated by the Listowel bypass, for example, the construction of which is approaching completion. I have outlined the fact the allocations will be happening later this week and I will certainly bring the Deputy's plea to the attention of the Minister and to TII.

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