Micheál Carrigy (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government states under the transport heading that it will enhance the road connectivity to the north west, increase funding for roads and provide multi-annual funding. The N4 recently announced an emerging preferred route from Mullingar to Roosky through County Longford. It is the only region that is not serviced with motorway or dual carriageway access. An emerging preferred route was announced previously in 2008 before it was taken off the national development plan. It is back on the plan and a funding of €8 million is needed for stage 3 of that project in 2025. Can I get a guarantee that the €8 million will be available for Longford and Westmeath county councils to progress stage 3 of the N4 and ensure we deliver that project over the next ten years?

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