Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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585. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed Cork North Link Road that was proposed to go from Glanmire to Ballincollig; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39106/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as the Cork North Link Road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.