Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when works are expected to commence on a bypass (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40139/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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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.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. 

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